Panoramic view of the 18th hole at Crestmont Country Club with the clubhouse in the background

West Orange, New Jersey· Private

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Crestmont Country Club to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.

4.6(152 Google reviews)
72Par
6,800Yards (Black)
136Slope
73.6Rating
Designed by Donald Ross

About Crestmont Country Club

Crestmont Country Club, nestled in the scenic hills of West Orange, New Jersey, offers a premier private golf experience. Established in 1929, the club boasts a meticulously maintained 18-hole championship course designed by the legendary Donald Ross. Ross's signature style is evident throughout, with strategic bunkering, undulating greens, and a layout that demands thoughtful shot-making. The course seamlessly integrates with the natural topography, providing a challenging yet enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels.

The design philosophy at Crestmont emphasizes a classic, walkable golf experience where every hole presents a unique challenge. Ross masterfully utilized the natural contours of the land, creating elevation changes and doglegs that require precision and strategy. The course is renowned for its immaculate conditions, from the pristine fairways to the fast, true greens, ensuring a top-tier playing surface year-round. This commitment to excellence in course maintenance is a hallmark of the Crestmont experience.

Playing at Crestmont Country Club is more than just a round of golf; it's an immersion in a rich tradition of the game. The course offers a tranquil escape with stunning views of the surrounding landscape, providing a serene backdrop for your game. The layout encourages a variety of shots, rewarding both power and finesse, and offering a fair test to every golfer. Members enjoy not only a world-class golf course but also a vibrant community and exceptional amenities that complement the golfing experience.

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Course Tee Information

Black6,800 yds
Rating 73.6Slope 136
Blue6,420 yds
Rating 71.8Slope 132
White6,050 yds
Rating 70Slope 128
Red5,400 yds
Rating 71.8Slope 124

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.crestmontcountryclub.com.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Crestmont Country Club.It takes two minutes to set up.

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Everything You Need at Crestmont Country Club

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Crestmont Country Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Crestmont Country 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 Crestmont Country Club. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the Crestmont Country 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 Crestmont Country 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 Crestmont Country Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Crestmont

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 Crestmont Country Club.

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 Crestmont Country Club'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 West Orange, New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Crestmont Country Club's slope of 136 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.
  • 3West Orange, New Jersey 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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Google Rating

Based on golfer reviews on Google Maps

4.6

152 reviews

Course Conditions

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Playing Crestmont Soon?

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750 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052, West Orange, New Jersey(973) 731-2060www.crestmontcountryclub.com
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