You can use the default keyboard controls to aim your shot appropriately. There are also a number of indicators on the user interface to take into consideration when setting up your shot.

• Full - Set up a full swing
• Punch - Produce a low-trajectory shot to minimize the effects of wind, or to shoot from under tree cover.
• Pitch - Places the ball on the green with minimal roll from up to 60 yards away.
• Flop - Use it to fly over obstacles or to stick the ball on the green.
• Chip - A useful shot when you are too far away for the putter.
• Putt - Use your most accurate club-the putter-to putt the ball in the cup.

• Driver - Club with the longest shot distance. Good for teeing off and getting the ball as far down the fairway as possible.
• Wood - Long-distance club that has greater loft than the driver. Good for shooting off the tee or from the fairway.
• Iron - Flat-faced club designed for shots approaching the green or from more difficult lies such as the rough or through trees. Good for the middle of each hole, including off the roughs, fairways or sand traps.
• Wedge - Iron with a higher loft for a variety of short-distance, high altitude shots. Good for chipping or placing the ball accurately on the fairway.
• Putter - Club with the shortest shot distance. Good for sinking the ball in the cup from the green.

Swing the club by using the traditional 3-Click option or TrueSwing. You can change the swing style by pausing the game and accessing Gameplay Settings or by pressing T in-game.

When it’s your turn to swing, start your 3-click swing by left clicking the mouse or by pressing the spacebar.

To make a complete swing:

1. First Click - Left-click over the golfer or in the swing meter (or press the spacebar )to activate the power arc. As the arc rises, your swing gains power.
2. Second Click (Power) - Left-click or press the spacebar again to determine your swing’s power.
3. Third Click (Accuracy) - Your final click determines the accuracy of your ball’s trajectory. Time it so the power arc stops at the contact line at the bottom of the swing meter.

The TrueSwing option delivers the most realistic swing experience in Tiger Woods PGA Tour® Online. The velocity and pace at which you execute the swing determines the power & accuracy of the shot.

To execute a TrueSwing:

1. First - Move the cursor over your golfer. When you are ready to swing, left-click the mouse.
2. Second - Draw the mouse straight back in a smooth motion. Pulling the mouse further back increases the back swing, adding power to the stroke.
3. Third - When your golfer has reached the peak of the backswing, push the mouse forward until the club impacts the ball.

Distance traveled with the putter depends directly on the amount of backswing and the speed of the club as it impacts the ball. When using the 3-Click swing option, the same 3-Click swing meter is used. However, when using TrueSwing, a different putting meter is displayed.

• First - Pull the mouse back and to the yellow line to achieve the indicated power.
  NOTE: Tilting your mouse left and right will affect the angle of the club face.
  
• Second - Push the mouse forward until the club reaches the 2D ball graphic to follow through.

3 Click

Use the four buttons around the ball, or click and drag on the 2D ball in the lower right hand corner to add Top Spin, Back Spin, Draw, or Fade to your shot. Moving the reticle on the ball determines where you strike the ball, impart spin, and shape the shot.

TrueSwing

Fade: For a right handed golfer, pull the mouse back and to the right. When following through, push the mouse forward in a diagonal line with the mouse stopping at the upper left. This will force the ball to fade to the right. A good fade is executed when the mouse returns to the point where you began the swing.

Draw: To add draw, pull the mouse back and to the left and follow through in a diagonal line to the upper right.

After clicking “Play Now” on the Tiger Woods PGA Tour®12: The Masters® homepage, there are two menu options to select from in order to start playing:

• Play Now
• Road to the Masters (PC only)

Choose between single & online play with the “Exhibition Mode,” “Play Online,” and “Live Tournaments” options:

• Exhibition Mode - Single Player gameplay where various courses and pars are featured
• Play Online - Online gameplay where matches can be created and joined. Five different multiplayer match types are available: “Stroke Play,” “Simultaneous Stroke Play,” “Match Play,” “Skins,” and “Alternate Shot”
  NOTE: Free users are only able to access the “Match Play” online mode
• Live Tournaments - Public tournaments where players compete for in-game cash prizes

During online play, Golf Live! Allows you to play with golfers around the world. See other golfer’s shot arcs and player cards and even chat with fellow golfers while playing. Shot arcs illustrate the shot trajectory of other golfers. View a golfer’s name and current score at the end of each arc. You can even choose to view all arcs, only the arcs of your group during multiplayer round, or no arcs at all.

Participate in this career mode to climb the ranks & advance in your career as a golfer by playing some of golf’s biggest Tournaments and Tours. This mode has several options of gameplay:

• Play Next Event - Start your journey to the Masters as an amateur and play events in renowned tours, such as the Nationwide Tour and the PGA TOUR, to progress in your career.
• Masters Moments - Replay some of the most iconic moments that happened on Augusta. Follow the commentary of Jim Nance to replay these historic moments to a tee.
• Tiger at the Masters - Play through all of Tiger’s iconic years at the Master’s to follow in his footsteps and see if your score is on par with his.
• Inside Augusta National - Learn about the tips and tricks of playing Augusta International, one of the most famous golf courses in golfing history.
  NOTE: Putt and Shot previews are unavailable for any round played on the Augusta course.
• Career Overview - Review your career progression

• Suspending: Suspend your round of golf at any time by selecting the “Suspend” option from the menu or scorecard.
NOTE: All standard stroke play rounds are able to be suspended.
• Resuming: You can resume your game at any time exactly where you left off. To resume a round, simply press “Resume Round” from the main menu.
• Forfeiting: You can Forfeit a round by clicking “Forfeit Round” after selecting the “Resume Round” option or by clicking on a different game mode.

• Cash: You can earn money by completing achievements and course mastery objectives while playing in any game mode (list of achievements can be viewed on the Tiger Woods PGA Tour®12: The Masters® homepage). Cash can then be used in the Pro Shop to purchase apparel and certain boosters.
• Points: From the Tiger Woods PGA Tour®12: The Masters® homepage, you can purchase points through package options and earn points by completing "Daily Points Awards" objectives or by participating in "Putt for Dough." Points can be used to purchase clubs, balls, apparel, and boosters.
• XP: Earn XP by taking part in events or by completing achievements and course mastery objectives. Earning XP will allow your golfer to advance in his/her career.

To add points to your account, click the “Add Points” button on the Tiger Woods PGA Tour®12: The Masters® homepage.

From there, you will be directed to the payment page where you can choose from various points packages.

Visit the Pro Shop to view featured items, buy gear & apparel, and even purchase boosters to help improve your game.

• Featured Items: Weekly active deals and sales, new items, and bundles will be available to purchase.
• Gear: Gear includes all of the clubs and balls available to purchase and equip.
  NOTE: For free users, golf clubs have a round limit and will become unavailable after the round limit is reached.
• Apparel: Clothing for male and female golfers is available and automatically equipped after purchasing.
• Boosters: Multipliers and Previews can be purchased to advance in levels and earn more cash.
  NOTE: Multipliers and Previews have a limited number of uses.

Visit the My Golfer page to view your stats, change your appearance, and equip gear and boosters.

• Appearance: Change what your golfer looks like from a selection of default heads or through the Game Face option.
• Game Face: Upload a photo of yourself or your friends to create a realistic digital double to serve as your golfer. You can use any digital camera to take the photos and then upload them to the Tiger Woods PGA Tour®12: The Masters® website at the Game Face Creator
• Apparel: Customize the clothing of your golfer with purchased apparel.
• Gear: Equip any clubs and balls you currently own.
• Boosters: Equip up to six different multipliers and view your previews.
  NOTE: Shot and Putt previews are able to be purchased from the Boosters page.