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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Duke University 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 Duke University Golf Club
The Duke University Golf Club, nestled in the heart of Durham, North Carolina, offers a championship golf experience designed by golf legends Robert Trent Jones Sr. and his son, Rees Jones. Originally opened in 1957, the course underwent a significant redesign by Rees Jones in 1994, transforming it into a modern masterpiece while retaining the classic challenge and strategic elements for which the Jones family is renowned. This public course, affiliated with Duke University, is celebrated for its pristine conditions, thoughtful layout, and commitment to providing an exceptional golfing environment for players of all skill levels.
The design philosophy at Duke University Golf Club emphasizes strategic play, requiring golfers to think their way around the course rather than simply overpowering it. The course features tree-lined fairways, meticulously maintained bentgrass greens, and strategically placed bunkers and water hazards that demand precision and shot-making ability. Each hole presents a unique challenge, blending seamlessly with the natural rolling terrain and mature hardwood forests of the North Carolina Piedmont. The course's commitment to environmental stewardship is also evident, with its designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Playing a round at Duke University Golf Club is an immersive experience. From the moment you arrive, you're greeted with a sense of tradition and excellence. The course is known for its immaculate conditioning, offering fast, true greens and lush fairways year-round. Whether you're a seasoned collegiate player, a local enthusiast, or a visitor to the Triangle area, Duke Golf Club provides a memorable and challenging round of golf that tests every aspect of your game, all within a beautiful and serene academic setting.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: golf.duke.edu.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at Duke University Golf Club.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at Duke University Golf Club
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Duke University Golf Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Duke University 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 Duke University 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 Duke University 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 Duke University 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 Duke University Golf Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Duke University
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 Duke University 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 Duke University 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.
- 1Duke University Golf Club's slope of 139 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.
- 3North Carolina 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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Course Conditions
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Playing Duke University Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Duke University Golf Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.