Mario Golf (Japanese: マリオゴルフ) is a sports video game developed and published by Nintendo, released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999. It is the first game in the Mario Golf series and the first golf game in the Mario franchise. The game features a single-player mode and a four-player multiplayer mode. The single-player mode consists of a series of tournaments, while the multiplayer mode consists of stroke play, match play, and skins games. The game also features a variety of courses, each with its own unique features. The game also features a variety of characters from the Mario series, including Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Donkey Kong. The game also features a variety of power-ups, such as the Super Mushroom, which allows the player to hit the ball farther, and the Star, which allows the player to hit the ball with more accuracy. Mario Golf is a fun and challenging game that is suitable for all ages.