Scenic view of a green fairway and mature trees at Herndon Centennial Golf Course under a blue sky

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

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.

4.2(433 Google reviews)
71Par
6,057Yards (Blue)
121Slope
69.1Rating
Designed by Ed Ault

About Herndon Centennial Golf Course

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.

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Course Tee Information

Blue6,057 yds
Rating 69.1Slope 121
White5,747 yds
Rating 67.8Slope 118
Gold5,262 yds
Rating 65.5Slope 112
Red4,833 yds
Rating 68.3Slope 117

All tees play to par 71. Source: www.herndon-va.gov/departments/parks-recreation/herndon-centennial-golf-course.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Herndon Centennial Golf Course.It takes two minutes to set up.

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Everything You Need at Herndon Centennial Golf Course

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Herndon Centennial Golf Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

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.

Score History & Trends

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.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

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.

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 Herndon Centennial Golf 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 Herndon Centennial Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Herndon Centennial

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 Herndon Centennial Golf 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 Herndon Centennial Golf 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 Virginia Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Herndon Centennial Golf Course's slope of 121 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.
  • 3Virginia 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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4.2

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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.

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