World Class Leaderboard
World Class Leaderboard — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is World Class Leaderboard on?
- World Class Leaderboard was released on Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST/STE, Mac, DOS, Amiga, Apple II, Amstrad CPC, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Acorn Archimedes, Sega Game Gear.
- When did World Class Leaderboard release?
- World Class Leaderboard was first released on December 31, 1987.
About World Class Leaderboard
Now you have the opportunity to play the same courses that have challenged golf’s greatest legends. World class leaderboard features three famous 18-hole golf courses and each hole authentically reproduces the distance, traps, trees, rough and water hazards of: -St. Andrews - The Most Revered Course in Golf -Doral Country Club - The Florida Blue Monster -Cypress Creek - The Largest and the Finest The fourth course, designed specifically for “world class” is the “Gauntlet Country Club”. Only those who have mastered the best courses in the world should expect to come close to par at “The Gauntlet”. “World Class” will challenge you with the same strategy and option decisions you face in your real game. And because the look and feel are so life-like, it may improve your actual golf game as well!
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Atari ST/STE, Mac, DOS, Amiga, Apple II, Amstrad CPC, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Acorn Archimedes, Sega Game Gear
- Developer
- Access Software
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master SystemDetails ↓ | 1991 | $4 | $9 | — | 6 reviews | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1992 | $9 | $10 | — | 4 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($4).
Also released on: Commodore C64/128/MAX · ZX Spectrum · Atari ST/STE · Mac · DOS · Amiga · Apple II · Amstrad CPC · Sega Master System/Mark III · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Acorn Archimedes · Sega Game Gear. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Prices are per version and are not interchangeable, and neither are the reviews: conversions in this era were often built by a different studio than the original, so a score earned on one machine says nothing about how another plays.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
How often it sells
- Loose: about 4 times a year
- Complete: about 2 times a year
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $6.99 in Jan 2011, $1.37 five years ago, and $4.22 as of Oct 2026.
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| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | $6.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $6.99 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $6.99 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $6.99 | — |
| Jan 2015 | $6.99 | — |
| Jan 2016 | $6.99 | $14.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $6.99 | $14.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $2.34 | $14.49 |
| Jan 2019 | $5.00 | $10.97 |
| Jan 2020 | $4.39 | $8.75 |
| Jan 2021 | $2.42 | $7.14 |
| Jan 2022 | $1.35 | $5.28 |
| Jan 2023 | $3.83 | $4.50 |
| Jan 2024 | $3.14 | $3.83 |
| Jan 2025 | $3.83 | $7.13 |
| Jan 2026 | $4.22 | $9.40 |
| Oct 2026 | $4.22 | $9.40 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | October 1991 | 27015-50 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1991
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A highly rated golf game and one of the cheapest carts in the European catalogue.
World Class Leader Board is part of the Leader Board golf series. Tiertex developed the Master System version, and U.S. Gold published it in Europe in October 1991. Mean Machines Sega praised the extensive tournament play, the realistic action and the number of courses, and said it was very challenging.
How it was made
Tiertex developed the Master System version, and U.S. Gold published it.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Games Guide | May 1992 | OVERALL 92% |
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | OVERALL 92% |
| Sega Pro Issue 22 | August 1993 | 83% |
| Sega Pro Issue 24 | October 1993 | 83% |
| Sega Pro Issue 25 | November 1993 | 83% |
| Sega Pro Issue 44 | May 1995 | 80% |
“For all its faults, World Class Leaderboard is fun to play, especially with a friend, and is one of the few games computer-hating parents might enjoy. Tighter pre¬ sentation and a faster running speed would have made it an essential purchase.”
“Well it's got extensive tournament play, realistic action, loads of courses and it's very challenging.”
“It's a golf game. What more can we say? Well, it's got extensive tournament play, realistic action, loads of courses and it's very challenging. If you're a golf fan or you're after a good game with which to unwind, World Class Leaderboard is the cart for you.”
“A quality golf sim with all the bells and whistles. All you need for a round or two, including a full set of clubs, hazards galore and masses of playability.”
In the sales charts
In 6 sales charts, March 1993 to August 1993; highest position #5.
Show all 6 placings
- #9 in the Master System chart — Sega Force, Issue 15, March 1993
- #7 in the Virgin Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #5 in the Virgin Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
- #5 in the Virgin Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 20, June 1993
- #7 in the Virgin Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 21, July 1993
- #9 in the Virgin Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 22, August 1993
Sales charts as printed in the magazines of the time.
Also on other platforms
Acorn Archimedes · Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Apple II · Atari ST · Commodore 64 · Mac · Game Gear · Genesis · ZX Spectrum
- Game Gear. The Game Gear version was a conversion of the Master System game, which Mean Machines had rated 92%.
Before you buy
This is a European cartridge, and loose it is among the cheapest European carts. The look-alike risk is low. Check that the manual is there, since it is the part most often missing from a complete copy.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $5 | $9 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 3 times a year
- Complete: about 4 times a year
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $1.99 in Oct 2007, $6.12 five years ago, and $9.32 as of Oct 2026.
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| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $2.45 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $0.01 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $4.39 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $2.54 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $1.32 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $2.60 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $0.99 | $6.95 |
| Jan 2015 | $2.58 | $6.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $1.28 | $3.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $4.74 | $4.69 |
| Jan 2018 | $3.78 | $5.00 |
| Jan 2019 | $4.52 | $7.76 |
| Jan 2020 | $4.33 | $8.46 |
| Jan 2021 | $5.78 | $9.87 |
| Jan 2022 | $6.89 | $14.29 |
| Jan 2023 | $7.66 | $13.62 |
| Jan 2024 | $4.99 | $10.35 |
| Jan 2025 | $7.00 | $13.60 |
| Jan 2026 | $6.99 | $10.26 |
| Oct 2026 | $9.32 | $10.40 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | November 1992 | — | 743175790269 | — |
| Europe / PAL | 1992 | 79026 | — | 171-5703 · MPR-15278-F |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A golf game from the Leader Board series, and a cheap cart to own.
World Class Leaderboard Golf is part of the Leader Board golf series. The Genesis cartridge was developed by Access Software and Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold, and it came out in North America in November 1992 and in Europe in 1992.
What the press said at the time
| Mega Action Issue 1 | June 1993 | 80% |
| Mega Action Issue 2 | July 1993 | 80% |
| Mega Action Issue 3 | August 1993 | 80% |
| Mega Drive Advanced Gaming Issue 17 | January 1994 | 82% |
“It's just far too shallow and simple to justify being a Megadrive game.”
“Sitting quietly in the shadow of the PGA series, this offering suffers in comparison. Nice to look at but playability lacks somewhat.”
“Sitting quietly in the shadow of the PGA series, this offering suffers in comparison. Nice to look at but playability lacks somewhat. Perhaps for the Golf fanatic only.”
“Sitting quietly in the shadow of the PGA series, this offering suffers in comparison. Nice to look at but playability lacks somewhat.”
In the sales charts
In 2 sales charts, April 1993 to May 1993; highest position #10.
Show all 2 placings
- #10 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 18, April 1993
- #10 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 19, May 1993
Sales charts as printed in the magazines of the time.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits below the middle. The European loose cart usually costs noticeably less than the US one, while a complete copy costs about the same in either region. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
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