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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Douglaston 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 Douglaston Golf Course
Douglaston Golf Course, nestled in the heart of Douglaston, Queens, offers a unique and challenging golf experience within New York City. Designed by William F. Gordon and opened in 1963, this municipal course is known for its relatively short but demanding layout, featuring narrow fairways, strategic bunkering, and undulating greens that test golfers of all skill levels. Its elevated terrain provides stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and the Long Island Sound, adding a picturesque backdrop to your round.
The course's design emphasizes precision over power. Golfers will find themselves navigating tight doglegs and elevation changes, requiring thoughtful club selection and accurate shot-making. While not a championship-length course, its par-67 layout ensures that every hole presents a distinct challenge, encouraging a strategic approach to the game. The mature trees lining the fairways further enhance the classic feel and provide a natural barrier, making accuracy paramount.
Douglaston Golf Course offers a welcoming atmosphere for both local residents and visitors looking for an accessible and enjoyable golf outing. With its well-maintained conditions and scenic vistas, it provides a refreshing escape from the urban hustle. The overall playing experience is characterized by a blend of natural beauty and strategic golf, making it a beloved choice for those seeking a convenient yet engaging round in the NYC area.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 67. Source: www.douglastongolf.com.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at Douglaston Golf Course.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at Douglaston Golf Course
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Douglaston Golf Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Douglaston 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 Douglaston 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 Douglaston 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 Douglaston 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 Douglaston Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Douglaston
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 Douglaston 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 Douglaston 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.
- 1Douglaston Golf Course's slope of 113 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.
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Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Douglaston Golf Course. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.