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Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch 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(222 Google reviews)
72Par
7,007Yards (Black)
139Slope
74.3Rating

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Designed by Chris Wilczynski

About Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

The Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch Golf Course offers a pristine and engaging golf experience within the vibrant Azario community. Designed by renowned architect Chris Wilczynski, this 18-hole championship course opened in 2020, quickly establishing itself as a premier destination for golfers in Southwest Florida. Wilczynski's design philosophy shines through, blending strategic challenges with the natural beauty of the Florida landscape, providing an enjoyable yet thought-provoking round for players of all skill levels.

The course is characterized by its thoughtful layout, featuring generous fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and undulating greens that demand precision and a keen short game. Water hazards come into play on several holes, adding both aesthetic appeal and a layer of challenge. The course is meticulously maintained, ensuring excellent playing conditions year-round, from the tee boxes to the greens. The overall playing experience is one of tranquility and immersion in nature, with lush landscaping and mature trees framing many of the holes.

Beyond the course itself, Esplanade at Azario offers a comprehensive golf experience. The practice facilities are top-notch, including a spacious driving range, chipping area, and putting greens, allowing golfers to hone every aspect of their game. The modern clubhouse provides a welcoming atmosphere for post-round relaxation, dining, and social events, complementing the resort-style living that defines the Azario community. It's a course that invites repeat play, revealing new strategies and nuances with each round.

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Course Tee Information

Black7,007 yds
Rating 74.3Slope 139
Gold6,605 yds
Rating 72.3Slope 133
Blue6,202 yds
Rating 70.4Slope 128
White5,708 yds
Rating 68.1Slope 123
Red5,110 yds
Rating 70Slope 122

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.taylormorrison.com/florida/sarasota/lakewood-ranch/azario-lakewood-ranch.

Everything You Need at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch 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 Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch 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 Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch. 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 Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

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 Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch.

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 Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch'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 Florida Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch'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.
  • 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.

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Google Rating

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4.6

222 reviews

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