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Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Herndon Centennial 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.
Herndon Centennial Golf Course, a municipal gem nestled in the heart of Herndon, Virginia, offers an enjoyable and challenging golf experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect Ed Ault and opened in 1965, the course is celebrated for its well-maintained conditions, strategic layout, and commitment to providing accessible golf to the community. Its mature tree-lined fairways and thoughtfully placed bunkers demand precision and strategic shot-making, ensuring a rewarding round.
The course unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, presenting a classic parkland style that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings. While not overly long, Herndon Centennial's design emphasizes accuracy over brute strength. Golfers will encounter a variety of hole designs, from tight doglegs to open approaches, requiring a full range of clubs and creative problem-solving. The greens are typically true and offer subtle breaks, adding another layer of challenge to the short game.
Beyond the course itself, Herndon Centennial prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and excellent customer service. It's a place where local golfers feel at home, whether they're playing a quick nine, honing their skills on the practice facilities, or enjoying a meal at the clubhouse. The course serves as a vital recreational hub, embodying the spirit of community golf in Northern Virginia.



All tees play to par 71. Source: www.herndon-va.gov/departments/parks-recreation/herndon-centennial-golf-course.
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Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Herndon Centennial Golf Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Log your round at Herndon Centennial Golf Course and your handicap differential is calculated automatically using the official USGA World Handicap System formula. No spreadsheets required.
See how your game evolves across every round at Herndon Centennial Golf Course. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.
Identify your weakest holes on the Herndon Centennial Golf Course layout. Discover exactly which holes are costing you strokes and where you can pick up shots.
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.
Connect with the golfers you play with at Herndon Centennial Golf Course. Compare handicaps, view each other's scorecards, and settle bets through the app.
See where you rank among Short Grass members who play at Herndon Centennial Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by 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.
Three separate bets — front nine, back nine, and overall 18. The classic format for any foursome at Herndon Centennial Golf Course.
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 Herndon Centennial Golf Course'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.
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Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Herndon Centennial Golf Course. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.