MARIO GOLF SUPER RUSH: TEE OFF WITH CHAOS AND SPECIAL SHOTS

7.5 of 10 bananas. Mushroom Kingdom golf with Standard Golf, Speed Golf chaos, Golf Adventure mode, and Battle Golf. A solid party golf game with fun modes, though competitive depth has limits.

By the Alpha. Full review. Updated Nov 9 2026.

Honest note: This is not a review from fresh hands-on play. I built this verdict from the official Nintendo eShop page, the Mario Golf Super Rush official site, and the game's established reputation from its June 2021 release. If I put real hours in on stream, I will update the score and say so.

Platforms: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 (released June 25, 2021, developed by Camelot, published by Nintendo). 1 to 4 players local, 2 to 4 players online (Nintendo Switch Online membership required for online play). The button goes to the official Nintendo eShop digital download page. Digital download, requires 4.2 GB storage. Prices change, so look before you pay. No Amazon referral link available for this Nintendo eShop digital game.

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Sit with me a moment. Golf is a patient game. You study the wind, read the green, and wait your turn. Mario Golf Super Rush asks a different question. What if you teed off at the same time as your friends, dashed across the course, and used special shots to mess with their ball? The answer is chaos, and for families and casual players, that chaos is the point.

What It Wants To Be

Mario Golf Super Rush is a party golf game for Nintendo Switch featuring Mushroom Kingdom characters like Mario, Peach, Yoshi, and more. You can play Standard Golf with traditional turn-based rules, or jump into Speed Golf where all players tee off simultaneously and race to get their ball in first. Per the Nintendo eShop page, the game includes a Golf Adventure mode where you enroll your Mii character in golf training at Bonny Greens country club, level up your stats, and face off against Mushroom Kingdom rivals. Battle Golf adds obstacles like Thwomps, Chain Chomps, and banana peels to the neon-themed Super Golf Stadium.

What Works

Speed Golf is the standout mode. Teeing off with up to three other players and racing through the course creates frantic, fun moments where you can dash and use special shots to hinder opponents. Mario can blow other players' balls away with his tornado shot, for example. The game supports both simple button controls and motion controls where you hold the Joy-Con like a golf club. Golf Adventure mode adds progression and lets you bring your customized Mii character into other modes with leveled-up stats. Free updates added characters like Toadette, Koopa Troopa, and Ninji, plus new courses like New Donk City.

What Breaks

Listen well. If you want deep, competitive golf sim mechanics, you will be disappointed. This is Mario party golf, not PGA Tour. Some players find the Adventure mode disappointing compared to past Mario Golf story modes, and the competitive scene is limited. Battle Golf and Speed Golf can feel chaotic to the point of frustration if you prefer calm, strategic golf. And while the game received free updates, the base launch content felt light to some players.

Who Should Play

Play it if you want casual multiplayer golf with friends or family, enjoy Mario party games, or want Speed Golf chaos instead of traditional putting patience. Skip it if you want a serious golf sim, expect deep single-player adventure, or if chaotic party mechanics frustrate you.

Related: Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Mario Tennis Fever.

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