Electronic Arts is pleased to announce that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06 has gone gold. The newest iteration of the best-selling golf franchise-releasing on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system, Nintendo GameCube, and PC-will hit stores on September 22 under the EA SPORTS brand. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06 will be released for the PlayStation portable on September 26.

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06 offers all new gameplay challenges with the introduction of the dual analog swing. Both analog sticks are used to give players more control than ever. Players will need to think more strategically before executing their shots and focus on the impact point on the ball. A new putting mechanic also provides the opportunity for players to rely on finesse and move the analog stick only as far as needed to make the putt.

Another exciting addition is the all-new Rivals mode in which players get the chance to earn and defend the title of #1 Golfer of All Time. After creating a detailed golf character in GameFace, players follow Tiger Woods' path through time in an attempt to best both Tiger's accomplishments and the accomplishments of elite golfers from each era. Legends such as Old Tom Morris, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus stand in the way as you attempt to become the greatest golfer ever.

Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06 features 12 licensed courses including Pasatiempo Golf Club, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, and Reflection Bay Golf Club, plus three new fantasy courses including New York's Central Park. Sixteen PGA TOUR players hit the links including Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, and for the first time, Mike Weir, Chris DiMarco, Ian Poulter, and Luke Donald.