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Golf at La Tourette?
Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at La Tourette 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 La Tourette Golf Club
La Tourette Golf Course, nestled in the heart of Staten Island, New York, offers a classic municipal golf experience with a rich history and picturesque setting. Designed by the renowned architect John Van Kleek and opened in 1935, the course is a testament to timeless golf course architecture, providing a challenging yet enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels. It's set within the sprawling grounds of the historic La Tourette Park, offering stunning views of the surrounding natural landscape, including the historic La Tourette Mansion.
The course is known for its rolling terrain, tree-lined fairways, and strategically placed bunkers that demand precision and thoughtful shot-making. Its traditional layout features a variety of hole designs, from tight doglegs to more open, expansive holes, ensuring a diverse and engaging round. The greens are generally well-maintained and offer subtle breaks, adding another layer of challenge to the putting game. As a municipal course, La Tourette provides excellent value, making quality golf accessible to the local community and visitors alike.
Playing at La Tourette is more than just a round of golf; it's an escape into a tranquil, natural environment within the bustling city. The course's mature trees and elevation changes create a sense of seclusion, allowing golfers to focus on their game amidst beautiful scenery. It's a beloved local gem, offering a consistent and rewarding golf experience that has stood the test of time, reflecting the enduring appeal of classic parkland golf.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/golf/14.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at La Tourette Golf Club.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at La Tourette Golf Club
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like La Tourette Golf Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at La Tourette 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 La Tourette 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 La Tourette 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 La Tourette 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 La Tourette Golf Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at La Tourette
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 La Tourette 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 La Tourette 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.
- 1La Tourette Golf Club's slope of 128 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.
Course Photos
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Course Conditions
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Playing La Tourette Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at La Tourette Golf Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.