I recently picked up Tiger Woods 2004 on Gamecube, and was really blown away by the role playing aspect of the game. Starting with the Game Face feature, the game really lets you create your own persona throughout your golfing experience, which one could argue is the true essence of "RPG's."
While Tiger Woods doesn't contain an overly dramatic story of a late teenager's quest to save the world with the help of his quirkey cohorts, the game really is more of a role playing game than many would think. Not only can you adjust the appearance of your character in almost any way imaginable, but you really get to choose your own path of what kind of golfer you will be become. Using your hard earned cash out on the links, I'm increasingly impressed in the way you can created a unique golfer with unique abilities. Not only that, but being able to buy new equipment, clothes, balls, and clubs is just way too cool for words. This is really quite and amazing experience, and I feel, a glimpse into the future of what sports games may become.