You have to worry about trees, water hazards, sand traps etc. Funny sound effects occur when your ball encounters one of these obstacles. You'll hear a 'kerplunk' sound if your ball goes on the water, or a 'smack' if it hits a tree. The sound effects are well done and don't distract you from the game. There are other nice little sound effects like the clapping and cheering when you hit the ball farther than you ever have before.
Game play is fun and easy to learn.
I do think that this new version of the game is a bit harder to play than their previous versions though. I didn't have problems with the long shots, but once I got near enough to putt the ball, I began to have troubles. I would either hit it to far or not far enough. I'm sure this is something that a little practice would probably take care of. Once you finish a hole, you are shown the scorecard.