Aerial view of the 17th hole at Kingsmill Resort's River Course with the James River in the background

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

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72Par

6,853Yards (Dye)

138Slope

73.9Rating

About Kingsmill Resort - River Course

The River Course at Kingsmill Resort, located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, is a championship-caliber golf experience designed by the legendary Pete Dye. Originally opened in 1974, the course underwent a significant renovation by Dye himself in 2004, solidifying its status as a premier destination. It has a rich history of hosting professional tournaments, including the PGA Tour's Michelob Championship and currently the LPGA Tour's Pure Silk Championship, showcasing its demanding layout and pristine conditions.

Dye's signature style is evident throughout the River Course, characterized by dramatic elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and challenging green complexes. The course meanders along the James River, offering breathtaking views and incorporating the natural topography into its design. Water hazards come into play on several holes, requiring precision and thoughtful shot-making. The course demands a complete game, rewarding accurate drives and creative short game skills.

Playing the River Course is an immersive experience, combining natural beauty with a stern test of golf. The meticulously maintained fairways and greens provide an exceptional playing surface, while the thoughtful routing ensures a diverse and engaging round. From the opening tee shot to the challenging finishing holes along the river, golfers will find themselves navigating a course that is both aesthetically stunning and strategically profound, living up to its reputation as one of Virginia's finest.

Course Tee Information

Dye6,853 yds

Rating 73.9Slope 138

Black6,543 yds

Rating 72.4Slope 136

Blue6,128 yds

Rating 70.3Slope 131

White5,600 yds

Rating 68Slope 125

Gold5,100 yds

Rating 69.8Slope 121

Red4,700 yds

Rating 67.5Slope 117

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.kingsmill.com/golf/river-course.

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Everything You Need at Kingsmill Resort - River Course

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Kingsmill Resort - River Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Kingsmill Resort - River 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 Kingsmill Resort - River Course. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the Kingsmill Resort - River 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 Kingsmill Resort - River 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 Kingsmill Resort - River Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Kingsmill Resort - River 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 Kingsmill Resort - River 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 Kingsmill Resort - River 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

1Kingsmill Resort - River 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.
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.