Overview of a lush green golf course at Arcola Country Club with mature trees and bunkers under a clear sky.

Paramus, New Jersey· Private

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Arcola Country Club to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.

4.8(102 Google reviews)
72Par
6,800Yards (Black)
135Slope
73.5Rating
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.

About Arcola Country Club

Arcola Country Club, nestled in the heart of Paramus, New Jersey, is a prestigious private golf club with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1909. The club's championship 18-hole golf course was originally designed by the legendary Donald Ross, with significant renovations later undertaken by the renowned Robert Trent Jones Sr. This blend of architectural mastery has created a layout that is both classic and challenging, offering a timeless golfing experience.

The course at Arcola is celebrated for its pristine conditions, strategic bunkering, and undulating greens that demand precision and a keen eye for putting. Mature trees line many of the fairways, framing each hole beautifully while also penalizing errant shots. The design philosophy emphasizes strategic play, rewarding thoughtful course management over brute strength. Golfers will find themselves contemplating every shot, from tee to green, as they navigate the subtle complexities of the layout.

Playing a round at Arcola Country Club is an immersive experience. The meticulously maintained fairways and greens provide an exceptional canvas for golf, while the serene surroundings offer a welcome escape from the everyday. The club prides itself on its commitment to providing a first-class golfing environment, ensuring that every visit is memorable. It's a course that tests all aspects of a golfer's game, from driving accuracy to short game finesse, promising a rewarding challenge for players of all skill levels.

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Course Tee Information

Black6,800 yds
Rating 73.5Slope 135
Blue6,400 yds
Rating 71.7Slope 130
White6,000 yds
Rating 69.8Slope 125
Red5,400 yds
Rating 71.8Slope 124

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.arcolacountryclub.com.

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Track your handicap at Arcola Country Club.It takes two minutes to set up.

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Everything You Need at Arcola Country Club

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Arcola Country Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Arcola Country Club and your handicap differential is calculated automatically using the official USGA World Handicap System formula. No spreadsheets required.

Score History & Trends

See how your game evolves across every round at Arcola Country Club. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the Arcola Country Club layout. Discover exactly which holes are costing you strokes and where you can pick up shots.

In-Round Betting

Set up Nassau, Skins, Low Medal, and Short Grass bets before you tee off. The app tracks the money in real time as you play.

Playing Partners

Connect with the golfers you play with at Arcola Country Club. Compare handicaps, view each other's scorecards, and settle bets through the app.

Leaderboards

See where you rank among Short Grass members who play at Arcola Country Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Arcola

Whether your group plays a weekly Nassau or a Skins game on the back nine, Short Grass handles the maths so you can focus on your game. All bets support gross and net (handicap-adjusted) scoring.

Nassau

Three separate bets — front nine, back nine, and overall 18. The classic format for any foursome at Arcola Country Club.

Low Medal

Lowest gross or net score wins the pot. Choose Full 18, Front 9, Back 9, or Front & Back 9 together.

Skins

Win a hole outright to claim the skin. Ties carry over, building the pot on Arcola Country Club's toughest holes.

Short Grass

Points for hitting fairways and greens. Rewards the ball-strikers in your group.

Match Play

Hole-by-hole head-to-head with full handicap strokes applied. Perfect for a challenge match.

Why Paramus, New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Arcola Country Club's slope of 135 means handicap strokes matter — Short Grass allocates them correctly by hole handicap rank.
  • 2Tracking your stats hole by hole shows where you're losing shots and where you can improve.
  • 3Paramus, New Jersey golfers play regularly. Short Grass keeps a running handicap index that updates after every round.
  • 4All betting games support gross and net scoring — Nassau, Skins, Low Medal, and more.
  • 5Free for all golfers. No subscription required to log rounds, track handicap, or run bets.

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Google Rating

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4.8

102 reviews

Course Conditions

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Playing Arcola Soon?

Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Arcola Country Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.

174 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652, Paramus, New Jersey(201) 843-2940www.arcolacountryclub.com
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