You position the putter by moving the mouse around, you hold down the left button to start your swing, and you let go of the button to hit the ball. There isn't anything more than that, unless you wanted to use the menu options or see the current score tally. The controls are very responsive when playing, but the putter does slow down sometimes when you're preparing to swing, messing up your shot. This doesn't happen often, but it's not exactly a day in the park when it does happen. The graphics in this game are absolutely phenomenal.
Every object is clear and shows a high amount of detail.
Why, even the playing grass in much of the coarse is finely elaborate to create a great realistic look. Each golf ball is well textured, with the small, round dimples that cover it. Excellent 3D and shadow effects are employed to promote even more realism in the game. All of the songs are excellently composed and played. The only song that gets even slightly annoying is the beginning song you hear when you first start the game.