Two new game modes have been added, Easy Mode and Tourist Mode. These are available from the game select screen when you start a new game, as well as being toggleable in-game.
We wanted to keep difficulty settings as flexible as possible, so if you're finding the game too challenging, or even just a particular level, you can switch on Easy Mode at any time (even in the middle of a cup) and cruise through. Any new ranks/awards you get in Easy Mode still count, so if you want to cheat a bit to get all golds, that's fine too!
Or if you just want to forget about scores and awards altogether, just switch on Tourist Mode at any time. This means no shot-counts, no par, and no ranks/awards. You can just enjoy the journey.