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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Kelly Plantation Golf 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 Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Nestled along the Choctawhatchee Bay in Destin, Florida, Kelly Plantation Golf Club offers a premier golf experience designed by former PGA Tour star Fred Couples and architect Gene Bates. Opened in 1998, this 18-hole championship course is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, winding through native magnolias, palmettos, and towering pines, all while incorporating the bayou and wetlands as strategic hazards. The course design emphasizes playability for golfers of all skill levels, yet presents a significant challenge from the back tees, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
The course is meticulously maintained, featuring immaculate fairways and pristine greens that roll true. The design philosophy embraces the natural topography of the land, with subtle elevation changes and strategically placed bunkers that demand thoughtful shot-making. Golfers will appreciate the seamless integration of water features, which come into play on many holes, adding both aesthetic appeal and strategic complexity. Kelly Plantation is celebrated for its commitment to environmental stewardship, preserving the delicate ecosystem of the Florida Panhandle.
Playing a round at Kelly Plantation is more than just golf; it's an immersive experience in a breathtaking natural setting. The course provides a tranquil escape, offering panoramic views of the bay and the surrounding preserve. With its exceptional conditioning, challenging yet fair layout, and top-tier amenities, Kelly Plantation Golf Club consistently ranks among Florida's finest public access courses, promising a memorable round for every golfer.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: kellyplantationgolf.com.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at Kelly Plantation Golf Club.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Kelly Plantation Golf Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Kelly Plantation Golf 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 Kelly Plantation Golf Club. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.
Hole-by-Hole Stats
Identify your weakest holes on the Kelly Plantation Golf 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 Kelly Plantation Golf 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 Kelly Plantation Golf Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Kelly Plantation
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 Kelly Plantation Golf 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 Kelly Plantation Golf 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.
- 1Kelly Plantation Golf Club's slope of 141 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.
- 3Florida 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 Kelly Plantation Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Kelly Plantation Golf Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.