Cheat mode
Press [Ctrl] + S. Release both keys and type "bombsheep".
Extra money
Press [Shift] + [Equals].
Hints
Unlimited money
Start a file. Play that file until you get a message stating that you will be retiring soon. A year before you retire, start a new file. When you get a message stating that you have retired and are prompted to put the file in sandbox mode, answer "Yes". All the money you had from the previous game will be transferred to unlimited cash. Note: You may need to play the game for a couple ''Sim years'' to be able to retire.
Easy games
While actually playing a course, simply use build mode to remove obstacles and other hazards near the hole, then put them back during your opponent's turn.
Easy tournament win
Play against someone with any skill level in a 1v1 match or tournament. Right click on all of his stats until they are the red bar or 0 skill. Then select small disc icon to save the character. Name him to something such as "Amateur" or "No skill" so he can be found easily. Then, when someone is beating you, click on them, customize, and select the folder to load the previously saved character.
When playing against someone, wait until they tee off. Watch where their ball will land. Build water in its path just before it lands. Repeat this until they reach the stroke limit.
Boost stats
Use the following trick to boost stats or keep them from dropping. When playing a hole, take your swing. Quickly switch to build mode and add greens or fairways while the ball is in flight. As long as you do not change the hole or tee positions, the game will continue. You will be able to get a bonus or prevent a drop in skill in the event of a bad shot.
Easy land
Wait until IM Picky gets to your course. Once he starts playing, remove the fifth or sixth tee. He will never know that this is not the end of your course. He will then grant your request for more land, providing that he is in a good mood when he finishes. Note: Do not remove the tee if he is in a bad mood, as he will not grant the extra land. Just wait a few more holes, take his complaints as advice, fix those problems, and remove the tee a few holes ahead when he is in a better mood.
Get free path and bridges
Select "Benches" at the build course menu. Line benches up like a path. Once finished, erase the benches and a path will be left behind. For bridges, do the same steps, but over water. Erase the benches and bridges will be left behind.