Aerial view of a lush green golf course at Essex County Country Club under a clear sky

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Golf at Essex County?
Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Essex County 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(211 Google reviews)

71Par

6,867Yards (Tillinghast (Black))

138Slope

73.9Rating

About Essex County Country Club

Essex County Country Club, established in 1887, holds the distinction of being New Jersey's oldest golf club and one of the oldest in the United States. Its championship course, a masterpiece by the legendary A.W. Tillinghast, opened in 1916 and has since provided a timeless and challenging golf experience. Tillinghast's design philosophy, characterized by strategic bunkering, natural contours, and demanding green complexes, is evident throughout, offering a classic test of golf that has stood the test of time.

The course at Essex County Country Club is renowned for its undulating terrain, mature tree lines, and meticulously maintained conditions. Each hole presents a unique challenge, requiring thoughtful shot-making and precise execution. Players will encounter a variety of elevation changes, tight fairways, and strategically placed hazards that demand both power and finesse. The design seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape of West Orange, providing a picturesque backdrop for a memorable round.

Playing a round at Essex County Country Club is an immersive experience into golf history and architectural brilliance. The club maintains a strong commitment to preserving Tillinghast's original vision, ensuring that the course remains true to its heritage while offering modern amenities. Members and their guests enjoy not only a world-class golf course but also a vibrant club atmosphere, making it a premier destination for golf enthusiasts in the New York metropolitan area.

Course Tee Information

Tillinghast (Black)6,867 yds

Rating 73.9Slope 138

Blue6,516 yds

Rating 72.3Slope 136

White6,120 yds

Rating 70.4Slope 132

Gold5,664 yds

Rating 68Slope 126

Red5,304 yds

Rating 71.3Slope 127

All tees play to par 71. Source: www.essexcountycc.com.

Free for all golfers

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

No credit card required

Everything You Need at Essex County Country Club

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

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Essex County 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 Essex County 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 Essex County 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 Essex County 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 Essex County Country Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Essex County

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 Essex County 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 Essex County 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 New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass

1Essex County Country Club'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 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.