Scenic view of a tree-lined fairway at Forest Park Golf Course in Woodhaven, Queens

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Golf at Forest Park?
Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Forest Park 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.

4.0(442 Google reviews)

67Par

5,790Yards (Blue)

115Slope

67.7Rating

About Forest Park Golf Course

Nestled within the urban oasis of Forest Park in Woodhaven, Queens, Forest Park Golf Course offers a refreshing escape for golfers of all skill levels. Designed by the prolific golf course architect Tom Bendelow and opened in 1901, it stands as one of the oldest and most historic public golf courses in New York City. The course is renowned for its mature tree-lined fairways, which provide a sense of seclusion and challenge, making it feel far removed from the bustling city just beyond its borders.

Forest Park Golf Course is characterized by its relatively short but strategic layout, featuring a par of 67. Despite its shorter length, the course demands precision and thoughtful shot-making, as its narrow fairways and well-placed bunkers can penalize errant shots. The undulating terrain, a natural feature of the park, adds to the course's character, presenting uphill and downhill lies that test a golfer's versatility and club selection.

The overall playing experience at Forest Park is one of classic municipal golf, offering accessibility and affordability without sacrificing a quality round. It's a course where walking is encouraged, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the park. From its historic roots to its enduring appeal, Forest Park Golf Course remains a beloved institution for local golfers seeking a convenient and enjoyable round in a picturesque setting.

Course Tee Information

Blue5,790 yds

Rating 67.7Slope 115

White5,460 yds

Rating 66Slope 112

Red4,900 yds

Rating 67.1Slope 110

All tees play to par 67. Source: www.golfnyc.com/forest-park.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Forest Park Golf Course.
It takes two minutes to set up.

No credit card required

Everything You Need at Forest Park Golf Course

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Forest Park Golf Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Forest Park

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 Forest Park Golf Course.

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 Forest Park Golf Course'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 York Golfers Use Short Grass

1Forest Park Golf Course's slope of 115 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.