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Mario Golf features an unseen announcer cheering shots

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Hitting a perfect drive deserves immediate validation. A disembodied, heavily enthusiastic voice constantly screams praise whenever the player manages a clean swing, providing an absurd level of hype for a leisurely afternoon on the imaginary links.

Mario Golf features an unseen announcer cheering shots
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