Short Grass is the free golf app for tracking your USGA handicap, posting scores, running side bets, and playing smarter — all in one place.
One app. Every part of your golf life.
Set up a tee time, invite your group, assign handicaps, and choose your bet format — all before you leave the house. Short Grass handles the logistics so you can focus on your game.
Nassau, Skins, Low Medal, Birdies — run every bet your group plays, track who owes what, and settle up instantly. No more arguments, no more IOUs.
Post that you're looking for a game and connect with golfers at your level nearby. Short Grass makes it easy to find a playing partner or fill out your foursome.
Log every range session, short game workout, and putting drill. Track your practice frequency, set goals, and see how your effort translates to lower scores.
Get instant answers to any rules question with our AI-powered Rules Assistant. Whether it's a drop situation, a penalty stroke, or an obscure local rule — know the right call in seconds.
Every round you post, every friend you invite, every bet you win earns SG Bucks. Spend them in the Short Grass Store on gear, badges, discount codes, and even a free premium membership.
Short Grass Deals connects you with exclusive discounts from golf shops, restaurants, and local businesses in your area. Members-only savings that keep getting better.
See real-time weather, course conditions, and member-submitted reports before you head out. Know if the greens are fast, the rough is thick, or the bunkers are soft.
Let friends and family follow along in real time. Broadcast your live round and they'll see every hole result, running score, and bet status as it happens — no app required on their end.
Short Grass turns your phone into a full digital scorecard. Enter scores hole-by-hole, track fairways, greens, and putts, and see your running total update in real time — no pencil, no paper, no math.
Run a season-long league with standings, playoffs, and custom formats. Short Grass handles scheduling, handicaps, scoring, and communication — everything a league commissioner needs.
998 courses across 24 states — with conditions, ratings, and tee times.
Short Grass vs. 18Birdies vs. Golfshot
Comparison based on publicly available feature information as of April 2026. Features may vary by plan or region.
Real golfers. Real results.
"Finally an app that does handicaps AND betting. My foursome uses it every weekend. The settle up feature alone is worth it."
"I always thought I was a Skins guy. Turns out my win rate in Nassau is way higher. Premium showed me where my money actually comes from."
"Looking to Play changed our group. We used to text back and forth for days trying to organize. Now it takes 30 seconds."
"The Group Leaderboard settled a 3-year argument. Turns out I'm third. I'm not happy about it, but at least now I know."
Join golfers who are tracking their handicaps, winning side bets, finding playing partners, and improving their game — all in one place.
Free forever for core features. Premium unlocks betting analytics, advanced stats, and more.