Finally - a golf game that appeals to non-golfers!
The gameplay mechanics are very simple, you hit the button to swing, hit another to stop swinging. Hit it in the sweet spot and you've hit a good shot. It's that simple. There are, of course, other things to take into account, such as your club and the wind, but the game does a good job of letting you know about where you're going to land a given shot - as well as what would make you hit that shot better. If you're over shooting, there's even a limited "bullet time" feature to help steer you back on course.
What separates the game from other games is the charm. It has a cartoonish feel, similar to the Mario or Sega tennis. The graphics are gorgeous for a $10 Live game, and the courses themselves are especially pretty. The avatars are easily customizable with a myriad of outfit and accessory choices. You can also play multiplayer, although I have yet to dig deep into that.
I wouldn't recommend the game for anyone who's a fan of Tiger Woods or any other serious golf game, but for the type of person who'd rather go to Putt Putt than the driving range, this might just be the best golfing game you can get.