As 2025 comes to a close, we're taking a moment to look back at an incredible year for the Hole19 community. From the fairways of Scotland to the sun-drenched courses of Spain, from the championship layouts of America to the hidden gems of Australia—you've been out there playing the game you love, and we've been right there with you.
This year wasn't just about numbers (though the numbers are pretty spectacular). It was about every eagle celebrated, every handicap lowered, and every round shared with friends old and new. It was about the early morning tee times, the after-work nine holes, and those bucket-list courses you finally checked off.
What makes these statistics meaningful isn't the scale—it's the stories behind them. Each round represents a golfer who chose to track their performance, understand their game, and commit to improvement. Each shot tracked is a data point that helps you make better decisions the next time you stand over the ball.
So grab your favorite post-round beverage and settle in. This is your year in review.
What Did Hole19 Golfers Achieve in 2025?
The Hole19 community logged over 12.2 million rounds in 2025, tracking more than 730,000 scores and recording an average driving distance of 239.4 yards across our global membership. Golfers in 216 countries used our GPS app to navigate 7,378 different courses, while 42,300 hole-in-ones were celebrated worldwide. This data represents millions of golfers using technology to understand their game and improve their performance on the course.
The Global Picture: Community Statistics That Define 2025
Let's start with the headline numbers, because they tell a story of a community that's passionate, dedicated, and always looking to improve. These aren't just metrics we track for the sake of tracking—they represent real golfers having real experiences on courses around the world.
12.2 Million Rounds Played
That's right—our community collectively teed it up over 12 million times this year. To put that in perspective, if each round took an average of four hours, that's nearly 50 million hours of golf played with Hole19 as your companion. That's 50 million hours of checking yardages, tracking shots, and using data to make better decisions.
Whether you played once a week or squeezed in rounds whenever life allowed, every single one of those rounds contributed to this remarkable total. If we lined up every golfer who played a round with Hole19 this year, we'd have a parade stretching from Pebble Beach to St Andrews—and then some.
What's particularly impressive is the consistency of engagement. This wasn't a spike from a viral moment or a one-time event. This represents sustained, dedicated usage from golfers who have made Hole19 an essential part of their golf experience.
1.02 Million Active Users
More than a million golfers trusted Hole19 as their on-course companion this year. Think about that for a moment. A million people checking yardages, tracking shots, and using data to make smarter decisions. A million stories of improvement, frustration, breakthrough moments, and everything in between.
These aren't passive users who downloaded the app and forgot about it. These are active participants in their own golf improvement journey. They're golfers who understand that measuring your game is the first step to improving it.
The diversity within this user base is remarkable. We have beginners just learning the game, using our GPS to navigate unfamiliar courses with confidence. We have scratch golfers fine-tuning their performance with advanced statistics. We have everyone in between, united by a love of the game and a desire to play better.
3.52 Million Golf Courses Viewed
Curiosity is part of the game. Every golfer has a mental bucket list of courses they'd love to play, and our GPS flyover and HD maps features let you explore them from anywhere. Maybe you were researching your next golf trip, scouting an unfamiliar layout, or just daydreaming about courses you'd love to play.
This number also reflects the practical side of course preparation. Smart golfers don't show up to a new course blind—they study the layout, identify trouble spots, and develop a strategy before they arrive. With 3.52 million course views, it's clear our community takes course management seriously.
The bird's-eye view provided by our maps isn't just for planning—it's for understanding. When you can see a hole from above, you understand why certain shots are risky, where the safe misses are, and how to position yourself for success. That knowledge translates directly to better scores.
216 Countries Represented
Golf truly is a global game, and our community proves it. From traditional golfing strongholds in the UK, USA, and Australia to emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and South America, Hole19 users represent every corner of the world. No matter where you tee it up, you're part of something bigger.
This global reach means our database is constantly growing. New courses are added, existing courses are updated, and the community benefits from collective knowledge. When a golfer in Portugal discovers a hidden gem and logs their round, that course becomes discoverable for every other user.
The international nature of our community also creates opportunities for connection. Whether you're playing your home course or traveling abroad, you're using the same tools as millions of other golfers worldwide. That shared experience bonds us together across cultures, languages, and time zones.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we celebrate what 2025 delivered, we're already hard at work on what's next. The Hole19 team is committed to building the best golf app on the planet, and that means constantly listening to your feedback and innovating on your behalf.
Whether you want better course coverage, deeper statistics, smoother integrations with wearables, or features we haven't even thought of yet—we want to hear from you. This app is built for golfers, by people who love golf, and your input shapes everything we do.
Community Feedback in Action
Many of 2025's improvements came directly from user suggestions. We read every piece of feedback, and while we can't implement everything immediately, your voice matters.
What's Coming
Without spoiling too much, 2026 will bring deeper integration with practice tools, expanded course coverage, and new ways to connect with other golfers. We're also exploring partnerships that will make Hole19 even more valuable for the committed golfer.
Jorge Robalo