Mario Golf Ring Shot and Birdie Badges: DK and Maple requirements
Track the two collectible routes without mixing their counters.
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Edition covered
Original Nintendo 64 Mario Golf. Japanese and international rosters differ; GBC Transfer Pak characters need original compatible hardware.
Ring Shot requires both rings and a score
Pass the ball through every ring on a challenge hole and finish at par or better. Reaching all rings with too many strokes fails the hole.
| Reward | Required progress | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Donkey Kong | 30 Ring Shot stars | Ring Shot |
| Maple | 50 Birdie Badges | Tournament |
| Further Ring Shot course sets | 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 completions | Ring Shot |
| Complete Ring Shot set | 36 challenge holes | Six holes per main course |
Thirty Ring Shot stars unlock Donkey Kong
There are 36 challenge holes across six main courses. Unlock further course sets by accumulating completions rather than assuming their Tournament availability opens every Ring Shot challenge.
| Step | Question | Action |
|---|---|---|
| First landing | Can this reach more than one ring? | Choose an efficient flight path |
| Power Shot | Which gap needs extra distance? | Save the one allowed use |
| Last ring | Where will the ball land afterward? | Leave an approach angle |
| Approach | How many strokes remain for par? | Prefer a secure green landing |
| Final putt | Is the break read correctly? | Make the score requirement count |
Fifty Birdie Badges unlock Maple
Tournament holes scored at birdie or better award the relevant badge. Treat the badge collection as distinct progress rather than counting every casual birdie in another mode.
Build the approach around the last ring
A ring route is strongest when the final ring leaves a manageable approach. Save the permitted Power Shot for the gap that cannot be handled reliably with a normal stroke.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Original-edition mechanics and reference | www.mariowiki.com |