So, the other day, I paid a $15 premium to buy this:
specifically because of the banner on the top left of the box. "20 additional championship courses included".
I didn't want to screw around unlocking courses, and assumed that they came unlocked in this version. From what I can tell, this box is blatant false advertising, and it came with about 5 extra courses. If I'd known this before I spent the $70 on it, I'd have left it in the store. Pretty scummy imo.
That said, I'm quite enjoying the gameplay. I haven't played a console golf game since sega golf in about 1993 or so. Been playing exclusively on career mode, and the difficulty and learning curve seem to be spot on, with the exception of driving being a little too easy off the tee. Was quite disappointed when I had to skip some courses because they were dlc, but I'll get over it.
Cliffs: Like the game, dislike the company. Likely will stay away from EA products that use the same shady marketing practices in the future.
I'll try to join the 2p2 clubhouse for ps3.