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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Candler Hills 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 Candler Hills Golf Club
Candler Hills Golf Club, nestled within the vibrant On Top of the World Communities in Ocala, Florida, offers a championship golf experience designed by renowned architect Gordon Lewis. Opened in 2005, this meticulously crafted course seamlessly blends challenging play with the natural beauty of Central Florida's landscape. Lewis's design philosophy here emphasizes strategic shot-making, with well-placed bunkers, undulating greens, and water features that come into play on several holes, ensuring an engaging round for golfers of all skill levels.
The course is celebrated for its pristine conditions, from the lush fairways to the immaculately maintained greens, which roll true and offer a variety of pin positions. The layout features a harmonious mix of open and tree-lined holes, providing both risk-reward opportunities and picturesque scenery. Golfers can expect a thoughtful progression of holes that demand precision off the tee and a deft touch around the greens, making every club in the bag relevant.
Beyond the exceptional golf, Candler Hills provides a welcoming atmosphere and excellent amenities. The club prides itself on its friendly staff and a commitment to providing a memorable experience, whether you're a local resident or visiting Ocala. It stands as a premier destination for those seeking a high-quality golf outing in a serene and beautifully managed environment.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: www.candlerhillsgolfclub.com.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at Candler Hills Golf Club.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at Candler Hills Golf Club
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Candler Hills Golf Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Candler Hills 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 Candler Hills 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 Candler Hills 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 Candler Hills 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 Candler Hills Golf Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Candler Hills
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 Candler Hills 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 Candler Hills 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.
- 1Candler Hills Golf Club's slope of 137 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.
Course Photos
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Playing Candler Hills Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Candler Hills Golf Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.