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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Centennial Golf Course to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.
About Centennial Golf Course
Centennial Golf Club, nestled in the scenic hills of Carmel, New York, offers a premier public golf experience designed by three-time major champion Larry Nelson. Opened in 1999, the club boasts 27 holes spread across three distinct nines – the Lakes, the Fairways, and the Meadows – allowing for varied and engaging rounds. Nelson's design philosophy shines through with generous landing areas off the tee, strategically placed bunkers, and undulating greens that demand precision and thoughtful shot-making. The course seamlessly blends into the natural landscape, featuring elevation changes, mature trees, and picturesque water hazards.
The overall playing experience at Centennial is characterized by its immaculate conditions and challenging yet fair layout. Each nine offers its own unique character, ensuring that golfers can enjoy a different feel with every visit. The Lakes nine, as its name suggests, incorporates several water features that add beauty and strategic complexity. The Fairways nine is known for its wide-open expanses and dramatic elevation changes, while the Meadows nine presents a more traditional parkland feel with mature trees framing many holes. This variety makes Centennial a favorite among local golfers and a destination for those seeking a top-tier public course in the Hudson Valley.
Centennial Golf Club is renowned for its commitment to providing a private club experience to the public. From the moment you arrive, you'll find a well-maintained facility, friendly staff, and a layout that caters to all skill levels, thanks to its multiple tee boxes. The course's design encourages strategic play, rewarding well-executed shots while still offering a forgiving nature for those slightly off their game. It's a testament to Nelson's vision that Centennial remains a highly-rated and enjoyable golf destination year after year, offering a memorable round amidst stunning natural beauty.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: www.centennialgolf.com.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at Centennial Golf Course.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at Centennial Golf Course
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Centennial Golf Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Centennial Golf Course 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 Centennial Golf Course. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.
Hole-by-Hole Stats
Identify your weakest holes on the Centennial Golf Course 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 Centennial Golf Course. 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 Centennial Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Centennial
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 Centennial Golf Course.
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 Centennial Golf Course'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.
- 1Centennial Golf Course'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.
- 3New York 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 Centennial Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Centennial Golf Course. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.