Overview of a tree-lined fairway at Kissena Park Golf Course under a clear sky.

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Golf at Kissena Park?
Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Kissena Park 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.

4.0(354 Google reviews)

64Par

4,665Yards (Blue)

100Slope

62.5Rating

About Kissena Park Golf Course

Kissena Park Golf Course, nestled in the heart of Fresh Meadows, Queens, offers a classic municipal golf experience within the bustling landscape of New York City. Designed by Frank Hannigan and opened in 1935, this 18-hole, par-64 course provides an accessible and enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels. Its compact layout and strategic design make it a favorite for local residents looking for a quick yet challenging game.

The course is known for its tree-lined fairways, well-maintained greens, and a surprising variety of holes despite its shorter yardage. While it may not boast the length of championship courses, Kissena Park demands precision and thoughtful shot-making. Golfers will encounter tight doglegs, elevation changes, and strategically placed bunkers that keep the round engaging from start to finish. It's a testament to classic golf design, where accuracy often trumps raw power.

Playing at Kissena Park offers a unique urban golf experience. The course is an integral part of the larger Kissena Park, providing a green oasis and recreational hub for the community. Its welcoming atmosphere and affordability make it an excellent choice for beginners to learn the game, as well as for seasoned players to hone their short game and course management skills. The course's enduring popularity speaks to its charm and playability, offering a refreshing escape from city life.

Course Tee Information

Blue4,665 yds

Rating 62.5Slope 100

White4,500 yds

Rating 61.7Slope 98

Red3,900 yds

Rating 60Slope 95

All tees play to par 64. Source: golf.cityofnewyork.us/kissena-park-golf-course.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Kissena Park Golf Course.
It takes two minutes to set up.

No credit card required

Everything You Need at Kissena Park Golf Course

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

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Kissena Park 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 Kissena Park 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 Kissena Park 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 Kissena Park 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 Kissena Park Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Kissena Park

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 Kissena Park 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 Kissena Park 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 New York Golfers Use Short Grass

1Kissena Park Golf Course's slope of 100 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.