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Golf at Bucknell?
Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Bucknell Golf Club to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.
About Bucknell Golf Club
Nestled in the picturesque Susquehanna River Valley, Bucknell Golf Club offers a classic and challenging golf experience that has been enjoyed by students, faculty, and the public since 1922. Designed by the renowned Emmett French, this 18-hole championship course is celebrated for its traditional layout, mature tree-lined fairways, and strategic bunkering that demand precision and thoughtful shot-making. The course seamlessly blends into the natural topography, providing a serene and engaging round for golfers of all skill levels.
Bucknell Golf Club is characterized by its immaculate conditioning and a layout that rewards accuracy over brute strength. The course features subtle elevation changes, well-protected greens, and a variety of hole designs that keep players engaged from the first tee to the final putt. Its rich history and connection to Bucknell University add to its unique charm, making it a beloved fixture in the Central Pennsylvania golf scene.
Beyond the challenging play, the club provides a welcoming atmosphere and excellent facilities, including a practice range and a pro shop. Whether you're looking for a competitive round or a relaxing day on the links, Bucknell Golf Club delivers a memorable golf experience that combines natural beauty with classic design principles, embodying the spirit of traditional American golf.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 70. Source: bucknellbison.com/sports/golf/bucknell-golf-club.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at Bucknell Golf Club.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at Bucknell Golf Club
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Bucknell Golf Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Bucknell Golf 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 Bucknell Golf Club. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.
Hole-by-Hole Stats
Identify your weakest holes on the Bucknell Golf 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 Bucknell Golf 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 Bucknell Golf Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Bucknell
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 Bucknell Golf Club.
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 Bucknell Golf Club'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.
- 1Bucknell Golf Club's slope of 126 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.
- 3Pennsylvania 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.
Course Photos
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Course Conditions
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Playing Bucknell Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Bucknell Golf Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.