Scenic view of a lush green fairway at Glen Ridge Country Club with mature trees and a distant clubhouse under a clear sky.

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Glen Ridge 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.

4.7(228 Google reviews)
70Par
6,128Yards (Black)
130Slope
70.3Rating
Designed by Willie Park Jr.

About Glen Ridge Country Club

Established in 1894, Glen Ridge Country Club boasts a rich history as one of New Jersey's premier private golf clubs. The course was originally designed by the legendary Willie Park Jr., a two-time Open Champion and renowned golf course architect, whose classic design philosophy is evident throughout the layout. Park's vision created a strategic and engaging course that respects the natural contours of the land, offering a timeless golfing experience that has captivated members for over a century. The club has maintained its commitment to excellence, preserving the architectural integrity while continuously enhancing the playing conditions.

The Glen Ridge Country Club golf course is an 18-hole, par-70 masterpiece that measures just over 6,100 yards from the championship tees. Despite its relatively modest length by modern standards, the course presents a formidable challenge, demanding precision, thoughtful strategy, and skillful shot-making. Players will encounter narrow, tree-lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and undulating greens that test even the most accomplished putters. The course's compact design and mature landscaping create an intimate and exclusive atmosphere, providing a truly immersive golf experience.

Playing at Glen Ridge Country Club offers more than just a round of golf; it's an experience steeped in tradition and natural beauty. The course is meticulously maintained, with pristine fairways and fast, true greens that reflect the club's dedication to quality. The overall playing experience is characterized by its thoughtful design, requiring golfers to think their way around each hole rather than simply overpower it. It's a classic test of golf that rewards accuracy and course management, making every round both challenging and immensely satisfying for its members.

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Course Tee Information

Black6,128 yds
Rating 70.3Slope 130
Blue5,852 yds
Rating 69.1Slope 127
White5,519 yds
Rating 67.5Slope 123
Red5,012 yds
Rating 69Slope 120

All tees play to par 70. Source: www.glenridgecc.com.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Glen Ridge Country Club.It takes two minutes to set up.

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Everything You Need at Glen Ridge Country Club

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

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge Country Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Glen Ridge

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 Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge 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
  • 1Glen Ridge Country Club's slope of 130 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.

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Google Rating

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4.7

228 reviews

Course Conditions

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Playing Glen Ridge Soon?

Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Glen Ridge Country Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.

555 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028, New Jersey(973) 744-7800www.glenridgecc.com
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