Overview of the challenging 18th hole on the Forsgate Country Club Banks Course with bunkers and green visible.

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Forsgate Country Club - Banks Course to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.

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72Par

7,100Yards (Black)

138Slope

74.5Rating

About Forsgate Country Club - Banks Course

The Banks Course at Forsgate Country Club is a revered classic, designed by the legendary Charles Banks, a protégé of C.B. Macdonald and Seth Raynor. Opened in 1931, this 18-hole championship course embodies the Golden Age of golf course architecture, featuring many of the iconic template holes that Banks perfected. Known for its strategic bunkering, dramatic green complexes, and challenging layout, the Banks Course offers a truly authentic links-style experience in the heart of Central New Jersey.

Banks' design philosophy shines through with meticulously crafted holes that demand thoughtful shot-making and a keen understanding of angles. Players will encounter signature elements such as the 'Redan,' 'Biarritz,' and 'Eden' holes, each presenting unique challenges and rewarding well-executed shots. The course is characterized by its firm and fast conditions, undulating fairways, and greens that test even the most skilled putters. It's a course that respects tradition while offering a compelling test for modern golfers.

Playing the Banks Course is a journey through golf history, offering a blend of strategic challenge and scenic beauty. The course is maintained to impeccable standards, ensuring a pristine playing surface throughout the season. From the moment you step onto the first tee until your final putt on the 18th, you'll experience a golf course that is both demanding and immensely enjoyable, providing a memorable round for golfers of all handicaps who appreciate classic design.

Course Tee Information

Black7,100 yds

Rating 74.5Slope 138

Blue6,700 yds

Rating 72.1Slope 132

White6,200 yds

Rating 70Slope 126

Red5,400 yds

Rating 71.2Slope 120

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.forsgatecc.com/golf/banks-course.

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Everything You Need at Forsgate Country Club - Banks Course

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

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Forsgate Country Club - Banks 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 Forsgate Country Club - Banks Course. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the Forsgate Country Club - Banks 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 Forsgate Country Club - Banks 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 Forsgate Country Club - Banks Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Forsgate - Banks Course

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 Forsgate Country Club - Banks 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 Forsgate Country Club - Banks 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 Monroe Township, New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass

1Forsgate Country Club - Banks Course'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.
3Monroe Township, New 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.