The Wii version of the game features a slightly different set of courses, for a total of 25 in all.A PS3-exclusive Collectors Edition adds an additional five courses, for a total of 21 in that package.The standard versions for Xbox 360 & PS3 contain a total of 16 courses.Versions PlayStation 3 Exclusive Collector's Edition This is also the first game in the franchise that does not prominently feature Tiger Woods on the cover artwork, although he is front and center on the box of the Collectors Edition.

The March release date was chosen to coincide with The Masters, which took place April 7-10, 2011. Traditionally the series released games in August, with the previous two installments being released in June. This is the earliest in the year that a game in the Tiger Woods franchise has been released. According to EA, a new type of 'laser scanning technology' was used to scan Augusta providing 'the most authentic digital representation' of the course. The game is subtitled 'The Masters' and is the first in franchise history that includes both Augusta National Golf Club and its Par 3 Course, as well as a playable version of The Masters tournament.

On January 4th, 2011, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 was announced by EA Sports.