The video game publishing world never needed Tiger as a figurehead to goad them into making golfing sims. Amex needs him to push credit cards but video gaming has been mushing all along with golf. The game of virtual links has been around since the early boom in the 80s and it's a tradition that will continue for the generations ahead.
   Namco's latest foray into the green does away with the recent popularity of "big-head" golfers and plays it straight. Wonder Classic could easily pass for a 16-bit Nintendo golfing sim and mimics many of the later ones including "Hole in One Golf" and "Wicked 18". First, survey the area and check the wind to determine how the air will affect your direction of attack. Next, shuffle your feet and plant yourself properly, tilt your body, gauge the power of your swing and let loose. If your formula is good, you might be an eagle. If your brand of magic just isn't suited for golf, perhaps your destiny is more on the scale of caddie duty.