Expansive view of a golf hole at Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo, featuring sandy wastes, native grasses, and a links-style aesthetic under a clear sky.

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.

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71Par

7,100Yards (Black)

138Slope

74.5Rating

About Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo

Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo is a captivating 18-hole golf course located in Brooksville, Florida, designed by acclaimed architect Kyle Franz. Opened in 2024 as part of the extensive redevelopment of the former World Woods Golf Club, The Karoo offers a distinctive links-inspired experience that stands apart from typical Florida golf. Franz's design philosophy for The Karoo was to create a course that evokes the dramatic, windswept landscapes of South Africa's Karoo region, blending rugged natural beauty with strategic golf.

The course is characterized by its expansive fairways, dramatic elevation changes, and a unique blend of sandy wastes, native grasses, and strategically placed bunkers. Unlike many Florida courses, The Karoo embraces a more natural, less manicured aesthetic, encouraging creative shot-making and a thoughtful approach to each hole. The firm and fast conditions, coupled with the strategic bunkering and undulating greens, demand precision and adaptability from golfers of all skill levels.

Playing The Karoo is an immersive experience that transports golfers to a different world. The course features a variety of hole types, from long, sweeping par-5s to challenging, short par-4s, all designed to test different aspects of a player's game. The natural contours of the land are expertly utilized, providing both visual appeal and strategic challenges. It's a course that rewards thoughtful play and a keen understanding of angles and ground game, promising a memorable and engaging round for resort guests and members alike.

Course Tee Information

Black7,100 yds

Rating 74.5Slope 138

Blue6,700 yds

Rating 72.1Slope 132

White6,200 yds

Rating 70Slope 126

Red5,400 yds

Rating 71.2Slope 120

All tees play to par 71. Source: cabotcitrusfarms.com/golf/the-karoo.

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Everything You Need at Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo 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 Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo 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 Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo. 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 Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo

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 Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo.

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 Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo'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 Florida Golfers Use Short Grass

1Cabot Citrus Farms - The Karoo's slope of 138 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.