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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Hempstead Golf & 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.
About Hempstead Golf & Country Club
Hempstead Golf & Country Club, established in 1922, stands as a testament to classic golf course architecture on Long Island. Designed by the legendary A.W. Tillinghast, the course embodies his philosophy of creating challenging yet fair layouts that blend seamlessly with the natural topography. Tillinghast, known for his work at Winged Foot, Baltusrol, and Bethpage Black, imbued Hempstead with strategic bunkering, subtle green contours, and a thoughtful routing that demands precision and shot-making.
The course at Hempstead Golf & Country Club offers a traditional parkland experience, characterized by mature trees, well-maintained fairways, and impeccably conditioned greens. While not overly long by modern standards, its strategic design ensures that every club in the bag is tested. Golfers will find themselves navigating doglegs, elevation changes, and greens that require a deft touch with the putter. The course's timeless appeal lies in its ability to provide an engaging round for players of all skill levels, rewarding thoughtful play over brute force.
Playing a round at Hempstead is more than just a game; it's an immersion in golf history and a true Tillinghast experience. The club maintains a commitment to preserving the integrity of its original design while offering modern amenities and a welcoming atmosphere. Members enjoy a challenging and enjoyable round on a course that has stood the test of time, providing a serene escape from the bustling Long Island surroundings.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 70. Source: www.hempsteadgcc.com.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at Hempstead Golf & Country Club.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at Hempstead Golf & Country Club
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Hempstead Golf & Country Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Hempstead Golf & 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 Hempstead Golf & 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 Hempstead Golf & 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 Hempstead Golf & 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 Hempstead Golf & Country Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Hempstead Golf &
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.
Three separate bets — front nine, back nine, and overall 18. The classic format for any foursome at Hempstead Golf & Country Club.
Lowest gross or net score wins the pot. Choose Full 18, Front 9, Back 9, or Front & Back 9 together.
Win a hole outright to claim the skin. Ties carry over, building the pot on Hempstead Golf & Country Club's toughest holes.
Points for hitting fairways and greens. Rewards the ball-strikers in your group.
Hole-by-hole head-to-head with full handicap strokes applied. Perfect for a challenge match.
- 1Hempstead Golf & Country Club's slope of 127 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.
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Playing Hempstead Golf & Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Hempstead Golf & Country Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.