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

June is when many golfers settle into a regular playing rhythm. With longer daylight hours, good playing conditions and more competitions taking place, golfers are getting more rounds in and seeing the impact on their Handicap Index®. We’ve analysed over 84k iGolf rounds submitted in June 2026 to uncover how…

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

May is when the golf season properly gets going: longer evenings, better conditions, and more opportunities to post scores. And the data reflects it - more golfers, more rounds, and more meaningful handicap movement. We’ve analysed over 105k iGolf rounds submitted in May 2026 to uncover how the average iGolfer…

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

April is where the season starts to feel real: longer days, more playable conditions, and more chances to post a score. But what did April look like for iGolfers?

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?

Score Differential™ in Golf Explained

If you’re tracking your performance under the World Handicap System™ (WHS™), you’ve probably come across the term Score Differential™. But what is Score Differential™ in golf, and how does it affect your handicap?  Understanding this key metric is essential for golfers who want to monitor their improvement or simply keep…

What Is The Average Golf Handicap?

The average golf handicap is not a single, fixed number. It varies depending on factors such as gender, age, location, and how often someone plays. Understanding what the average looks like, and where you fit within it, can help put your own scores into context and set realistic expectations for…

How Long Before Golf Handicaps Expire?

For many golfers, particularly those playing outside a traditional club environment, the question often arises: how long before golf handicaps expire? Whether you’re returning to the game after a break or managing your handicap through a digital platform like iGolf, it’s important to understand how handicap status is maintained and…

How Often Should You Play to Your Golf Handicap?

If you’ve ever looked at your scorecard after a round and wondered why you didn’t “play to your handicap,” you’re not alone. Many golfers, especially those new to the World Handicap System™ (WHS™), often question what their handicap really means and how often they should realistically expect to play to…

What is a Slope Rating in Golf?

Every golf course is unique, with differences in terrain, grass type, scenery, and weather.  One of the lesser-known measures of a course’s difficulty is its slope rating. What is a slope rating in golf?  A slope rating evaluates the playing difficulty of a course for both scratch golfers and bogey…