Under The Tree: Ninja Golf

If Hollywood ever decides to turn this game into a movie I will be first in line to see it. Because it will break all box office records. This could be the big break Clint Eastwood has been waiting for.

Developed by BlueSky Software for the Atari 7800, Ninja Golf combines a traditional golf game with side-scrolling beat’em up gameplay.

Simply aim your ball and shoot it towards the green. Upon running towards your ball you will encounter various enemies along the way. These enemies include other ninjas, gophers, birds, giant mutant frogs, sharks, snakes, and a whole lot more.

Ninja Golf is one of the last games Atari released before dropping support for the 7800 system in 1990-91.

If you’re a retro game fan looking to play something that has a lot of depth, this isn’t the game for you. The gameplay is very repetitive. The box art gets an A+ though.

Video game collecting has exploded in popularity over the years. It makes me wish I had held on to some of mine. A sealed copy of Ninja Golf can reach into the hundreds of dollars.

Card of the Day: Phil Mickelson 2002 Upper Deck Golf – Authentic Golf Glove Relic

Card of the Day: Bryson DeChambeau 2021 Upper Deck Artifacts Golf Ball Marker Relics

Card of the Day: Jack Nicklaus 1981 Donruss Golf #13

Card of the Day: John Daly 1992 Pro Set Golf #10

Card of the Day: Tiger Woods 2001 Upper Deck Golf – 2001 National VIP Promo

Card of the Day: Arnold Palmer 2001 Upper Deck Golf Gallery Auto

Pin Highlight: 2002 U.S. Open Bethpage Black, New York Golf Tournament Logo Pin

The 2002 U.S. Open Golf Tournament was played in Farmingdale, New York on the Bethpage State Park, Black Course.  Logo pins for the event began to surface well in advance (a good 9+ months prior).  A major change was made that make earlier versions of the pin much more desirable.

At first, the pins initially released featured the skyline of New York City in the background.  Both of the World Trade Center Twin Towers can be seen.

After the events of September 11, 2001 the decision to stop selling this pin was made.  A new pin emerged which lacked the city skyline.

Earlier pins that contain both World Trade Center Twin Towers carry a hefty premium.

Card of the Day: 1993 Collect-A-Card American Bandstand Dick Clark Gold Foil Auto

Card of the Day: Tiger Woods 2001 Upper Deck SP Authentic Golf – Authentic Stars Auto