Aerial view of the classic Donald Ross designed Mid Pines Golf Club course in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with the historic inn in the background.

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Mid Pines Inn & 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.

4.4(636 Google reviews)
72Par
6,723Yards (Donald Ross)
131Slope
72.3Rating
Designed by Donald Ross

About Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club

Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club, a timeless Donald Ross design nestled in the heart of Southern Pines, North Carolina, offers a captivating journey through golf's golden age. Opened in 1921, this course is a testament to Ross's genius, featuring his signature crowned greens, strategic bunkering, and natural routing that seamlessly integrates with the Sandhills' undulating terrain. After a meticulous restoration by Kyle Franz in 2013, Mid Pines has been returned to its original glory, enhancing its classic charm while ensuring a challenging and enjoyable experience for modern golfers.

The course is renowned for its firm and fast conditions, particularly the Bermuda grass fairways and greens, which demand precise shot-making and a deft touch around the putting surfaces. Every hole presents a unique strategic puzzle, encouraging players to think their way around the course rather than simply overpowering it. The natural flow of the layout, with minimal earth movement during its original construction, provides a serene and authentic golf experience, transporting players back to an era when golf was designed to be walked and savored.

Playing Mid Pines is an immersive experience, combining historical significance with exceptional playability. It's a course that rewards thoughtful strategy, creative recovery shots, and a strong short game. The resort atmosphere, with its historic inn overlooking the 18th green, adds to the allure, making it a quintessential destination for golf purists seeking a classic Southern golf adventure.

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Course Tee Information

Donald Ross6,723 yds
Rating 72.3Slope 131
Mid Pines6,224 yds
Rating 69.8Slope 126
Resort5,604 yds
Rating 66.8Slope 118
Ladies5,003 yds
Rating 69.2Slope 119

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.midpinesinn.com.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club.It takes two minutes to set up.

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Everything You Need at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Mid Pines Inn & 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 Mid Pines Inn & 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 Mid Pines Inn & 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 Mid Pines Inn & 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 Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Mid Pines Inn &

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 Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club.

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 Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club'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 North Carolina Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club's slope of 131 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.
  • 3North Carolina 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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4.4

636 reviews

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Playing Mid Pines Inn & Soon?

Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.

1010 Midland Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387, North Carolina(910) 692-2114www.midpinesinn.com
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