PGA TOUR players competing in the Pro-Am at the Sony Open in Hawaii, held at the Waialae Country Club on January 14, 2004 were given a sneak peek of Hot Shots Golf Fore!, as they tested out their PlayStation 2 skills in the "longest-drive competition." The winner of the "longest-drive competition" received $5,000 towards their favorite charity, provided by Sony Computer Entertainment America. Held in conjunction with the Sony Open in Hawaii, viewers can experience highlights of the 'longest-drive competition' on ESPN during the weekend of January 17 and 18.

Based on the fast-paced gameplay that fans of the franchise have grown to love, Hot Shots Golf Fore! will be the North American version of the recent PlayStation 2 hit, Minnano Golf 4, which released in Japan, on November 27, 2003, has sold more than one million units sold to date. Hot Shots Golf Fore! provides breathtaking graphics and true-to-life golf physics that will include more golfers, caddies and courses than ever before, and by popular demand, miniature golf, as well as a unique online gameplay mode.