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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.
About Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is an iconic golf destination nestled in the heart of Orlando, Florida. Originally designed by Dick Wilson and opened in 1961, the course gained legendary status when Arnold Palmer acquired it in 1970, making it his winter home and the host of the PGA TOUR's Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. The club features 27 holes, with the Championship Course (consisting of the Charger and Challenger nines) being the primary layout for the PGA TOUR event. This course is a true test of golf, demanding precision, strategic thinking, and a steady hand, especially on its challenging finishing stretch.
The design philosophy at Bay Hill blends classic parkland aesthetics with strategic hazards and immaculate conditioning. Palmer himself oversaw numerous renovations, ensuring the course remained relevant and challenging for both professionals and amateurs. Wide fairways often lead to well-guarded greens, many featuring subtle undulations that require a deft touch with the putter. Water comes into play on many holes, adding both beauty and significant risk-reward opportunities. The course is meticulously maintained, offering pristine playing conditions year-round, reflecting Palmer's high standards for golf.
Playing at Bay Hill offers a unique experience, steeped in golf history and the spirit of 'The King.' The atmosphere is one of reverence for the game, combined with the luxury and comfort of a world-class resort. From the moment you arrive, you feel the legacy of Arnold Palmer. The course provides a challenging yet fair test, rewarding good shots and penalizing errant ones, much like the courses Palmer himself loved to play. It's a bucket-list destination for many golfers, offering a chance to walk in the footsteps of legends and experience a PGA TOUR venue firsthand.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: www.bayhill.com.
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Track your handicap at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge.
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Everything You Need at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge 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 Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.
Hole-by-Hole Stats
Identify your weakest holes on the Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge 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 Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge. 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 Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
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.
Three separate bets — front nine, back nine, and overall 18. The classic format for any foursome at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge.
Lowest gross or net score wins the pot. Choose Full 18, Front 9, Back 9, or Front & Back 9 together.
Win a hole outright to claim the skin. Ties carry over, building the pot on Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge's toughest holes.
Points for hitting fairways and greens. Rewards the ball-strikers in your group.
Hole-by-hole head-to-head with full handicap strokes applied. Perfect for a challenge match.
- 1Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge's slope of 143 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.
- 3Florida 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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