Nova Golf in IOS

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Our Expert Score

82/100

Nova Golf is a breath of fresh air for mobile golfers who want something between a cartoon arcade game and a dry professional simulator. The 3D environments are lush and remarkably detailed for a mobile title, especially the lighting effects during sunrise or sunset rounds. The swing mechanic—a touch-and-swipe system—is one of the most natural-feeling interpretations of a golf swing I've played.

What really impressed me was the RPG-style character progression. You aren't just playing rounds; you're building a golfer. Earning skill points to put into your 'Power' or 'Accuracy' adds a layer of long-term motivation that many golf games lack. The physics on the greens are honest—if you misread a slope, the ball reacts exactly as it should. It’s a sophisticated, relaxing, and deep sports sim.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 1.160Thu Nov 14 2024

iOS 18 Support (Required)

iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 Mini, 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus ,14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus , 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus , 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, SE (2nd/3rd Gen) Support

iPad 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Mini 6th, 7th, Air 4th, 5th, 6th, Pro 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Support

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Welcome to Nova Golf, the finest golfing game on the Mac! A followup to the award winning game GL Golf, Nova Golf is sure to keep you entertained and immersed for countless hours. Redesigned from the ground up, Nova Golf has everything both casual/hardcore gamers and frequent/weekend golfers could want.

• Realistic ball physics - Everyone will enjoy the simple realism while avid golfers will be able to shape every shot and watch the ball react to all surfaces and lies

• Stunning 3D graphics - Nova Golf adapts to each computer for the best image quality while always maintaining a smooth framerate

• Unique courses - Locations from around the world feature distinct styles of both play and appearance. You'll know if you're in the Pennsylvania forest, Arizona desert, or on the Scottish coastline

• Customizable characters - Level up five playing statistics while managing each avatar's wardrobe and physical appearance

• Career mode - Play as both an amateur and professional and progress by winning the required qualifiers and tournaments

• Multiplayer - Challenge up to three of your friends and play at the same time

• Purchase custom clubs and golf balls using both virtual currency earned in game and through In-App Purchase

• High replay value - No hole is the same when varying the white/blue/green tees, five pin locations, and three environmental difficulty settings

• Custom music made specifically for Nova Golf

• Best rounds list for each course/difficulty setting

System Requirements: iOS 7+

iPhone 4+

iPad 2+

iPad Mini+

iPod Touch 4th+

If you like Nova Golf, make sure to check out Nuclear Nova's other games, all available for the Mac/iPhone/iPad/iPod.

• GL Golf, the predecessor to Nova Golf, is still actively developed and has over 35 unique courses! Thousands of golfers are posting scorecards online every day with this golf classic

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• Barnyard Blaster is a unique shooter with plenty of weapons, animals, and environments

• Rocket Golf gives golf a new twist with its unique 2D side scrolling gameplay

• Liquid Defense, Hydrothermal, and Escape are our three classic puzzle/simulator games

• Fractal 3D and ASCII Art are our first non-game apps


Requires iOS 18.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Welcome to Nova Golf, the finest golfing game on the Mac! A followup to the award winning game GL Golf, Nova Golf is sure to keep you entertained and immersed for countless hours. Redesigned from the ground up, Nova Golf has everything both casual/hardcore gamers and frequent/weekend golfers could want.

• Realistic ball physics - Everyone will enjoy the simple realism while avid golfers will be able to shape every shot and watch the ball react to all surfaces and lies

• Stunning 3D graphics - Nova Golf adapts to each computer for the best image quality while always maintaining a smooth framerate

• Unique courses - Locations from around the world feature distinct styles of both play and appearance. You'll know if you're in the Pennsylvania forest, Arizona desert, or on the Scottish coastline

• Customizable characters - Level up five playing statistics while managing each avatar's wardrobe and physical appearance

• Career mode - Play as both an amateur and professional and progress by winning the required qualifiers and tournaments

• Multiplayer - Challenge up to three of your friends and play at the same time

• Purchase custom clubs and golf balls using both virtual currency earned in game and through In-App Purchase

• High replay value - No hole is the same when varying the white/blue/green tees, five pin locations, and three environmental difficulty settings

• Custom music made specifically for Nova Golf

• Best rounds list for each course/difficulty setting

System Requirements: iOS 7+

iPhone 4+

iPad 2+

iPad Mini+

iPod Touch 4th+

If you like Nova Golf, make sure to check out Nuclear Nova's other games, all available for the Mac/iPhone/iPad/iPod.

• GL Golf, the predecessor to Nova Golf, is still actively developed and has over 35 unique courses! Thousands of golfers are posting scorecards online every day with this golf classic

• Pinball Shuffle and Pinball Massacre are two unique comic book arcade style pinball tables

• Barnyard Blaster is a unique shooter with plenty of weapons, animals, and environments

• Rocket Golf gives golf a new twist with its unique 2D side scrolling gameplay

• Liquid Defense, Hydrothermal, and Escape are our three classic puzzle/simulator games

• Fractal 3D and ASCII Art are our first non-game apps


Ratings & Reviews

3.5 out of 5 with 26 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Nova Golf offers a complete golfing experience on your mobile device. Featuring three massive 18-hole courses set in diverse environments, the game focuses on realistic ball physics and player progression. Customize your golfer's appearance and gear, improve your stats through a deep career mode, and compete in tournaments to become a legend on the green.

Features

1

Stunning 3D graphics and realistic lighting

2

Fully customizable golfer and equipment

3

Intuitive 'swipe-to-swing' controls

4

3 unique 18-hole courses

5

RPG-style skill progression system

Tips

Gameplays

Q&A

The game features local pass-and-play and online leaderboards to compare scores with friends.

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