Panoramic view of the Highlands Course at Hamilton Farm Golf Club with lush fairways and mature trees under a clear sky.

Gladstone, New Jersey· Private

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

4.7(204 Google reviews)
72Par
7,100Yards (Black)
138Slope
74.5Rating
Designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry

About Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands Course

Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of Gladstone, New Jersey, the Highlands Course at Hamilton Farm Golf Club offers an exclusive and meticulously crafted golf experience. Designed by the renowned team of Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, this 18-hole championship course opened in 2007, quickly establishing itself as a premier private golf destination in the Northeast. The course is celebrated for its strategic design, pristine conditions, and breathtaking natural beauty, providing a challenging yet rewarding round for golfers of all skill levels.

The design philosophy behind the Highlands Course focuses on harmonizing with the natural topography of the land. Hurdzan and Fry masterfully integrated the course into the existing landscape, utilizing elevation changes, mature woodlands, and natural wetlands to create a diverse and engaging layout. Each hole presents unique strategic questions, demanding thoughtful shot placement and a variety of golf shots. The course is characterized by its expansive fairways, immaculately maintained bentgrass greens, and strategically placed bunkers that add both challenge and aesthetic appeal.

Playing the Highlands Course is an immersive experience that extends beyond just the golf. The club prides itself on providing an unparalleled level of service and an atmosphere of refined elegance. From the moment you arrive, you are treated to a world-class golfing environment, complete with top-tier practice facilities, a luxurious clubhouse, and attentive staff. The course itself offers stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside, making every round a memorable journey through a beautifully manicured landscape.

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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.hamiltonfarmgolfclub.com.

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Everything You Need at Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands Course

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands 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 Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands Course. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands 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 Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands 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 Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Hamilton Farm - Highlands 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 Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands 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 Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands 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 Gladstone, New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Hamilton Farm Golf Club - Highlands 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.
  • 3Gladstone, 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.

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Google Rating

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4.7

204 reviews

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1040 Pottersville Rd, Gladstone, NJ 07934, Gladstone, New Jersey(908) 234-2060www.hamiltonfarmgolfclub.com
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