How the Average iGolfer Played in March – Do You Match the Trend?

March marks the point where golf really starts to wake up again. Lighter evenings, improving course conditions, and that familiar itch to get scores back in. But what did March look like for iGolfers?

We’ve analysed over 42.5k iGolf score submissions from March 2026 to uncover the averages, trends, and moments that defined the month. From handicap movement to birdies, bogeys and hole-in-ones, here’s how the typical iGolfer performed and how you might compare.

Handicap Movement: steady progress, not dramatic swings

For most golfers, March wasn’t about big leaps forward or backward – it was about settling in.

Handicap movement across iGolfers

What does this tell us?

• Just over 1 in 3 iGolfers improved their handicap during March.
• Most golfers saw little movement – which is typical early in the season.

How often did iGolfers play?

While some golfers were straight back into weekly routines, for most March was about easing back in.

Rounds played in March

Most iGolfers recorded one or two rounds during the month. Only a small group played more often than that – maybe unsurprisingly, golfers who played 5+ rounds in March were far more likely to see handicap movement. Over 45% of golfers who played 5+ rounds reduced their Handicap Index in March.

What did the average scorecard look like?

This is where things get really interesting. When you aggregate thousands of scorecards, clear patterns emerge.

Scoring Averages in March

Let’s translate that:

• Most golfers recorded less than one birdie all month.
• Bogeys and double bogeys dominate the average scorecard.
• On average, iGolfers had more double‑or‑worse holes than pars.

Takeaway
Handicap improvement usually comes from reducing mistakes, not chasing birdies. Turning doubles into bogeys is one of the biggest scoring wins available to most golfers.

Pars matter more than you think

While birdies grab the headlines, pars quietly define scoring consistency.

The average iGolfer recorded:

• Over 7 pars in the month
• But nearly 26 bogeys or worse

Try this

Aim to protect par on “danger holes” rather than gambling for birdies. The scoring benefit is bigger than most golfers expect. Lower scores usually come from fewer big numbers, not more hero shots.

The “typical” iGolfer in March

Putting it all together, the average iGolfer last month:

• Played 2 rounds
• Recorded:
  • ~7 pars
  • ~13 bogeys
  • ~13 double bogeys or worse
  • Less than 1 birdie

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