Overview of the pristine green fairways and clubhouse at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, New Jersey

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

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

4.5(220 Google reviews)
70Par
6,739Yards (Black (Upper))
139Slope
73.4Rating
Designed by Donald Ross, Charles Banks, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Rees Jones

About Montclair Golf Club

Montclair Golf Club, established in 1899, is one of the oldest and most prestigious private golf clubs in New Jersey. Boasting 36 holes of championship golf across four distinct nines – the Fourth, First, Second, and Third – the club offers a diverse and challenging experience for golfers of all skill levels. The course architecture is a testament to golf's golden age, with original designs by Donald Ross and subsequent enhancements by legendary architects like Charles Banks, Robert Trent Jones Sr., and Rees Jones, ensuring a timeless yet evolving layout.

The club's unique design allows for various 18-hole combinations, each presenting its own character and strategic demands. The terrain features rolling hills, mature trees, and strategically placed bunkers that test precision and course management. The greens are known for their speed and subtle breaks, requiring a delicate touch with the putter. Playing at Montclair is not just a round of golf; it's an immersion in a rich history and a testament to classic golf course design, where every shot demands thought and execution.

Beyond the exceptional golf, Montclair Golf Club offers a complete private club experience, including extensive practice facilities, a stately clubhouse with fine dining, and a vibrant social calendar. The club's commitment to maintaining its historic integrity while providing modern amenities makes it a cherished institution for its members. The meticulously manicured fairways and pristine conditions reflect the club's dedication to providing a premier golfing environment.

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Course Tee Information

Black (Upper)6,739 yds
Rating 73.4Slope 139
Blue (Upper)6,393 yds
Rating 71.9Slope 136
White (Upper)5,997 yds
Rating 69.9Slope 131
Red (Upper)5,462 yds
Rating 71.8Slope 128
Black (Lower)6,653 yds
Rating 72.8Slope 136
Blue (Lower)6,248 yds
Rating 70.8Slope 133
White (Lower)5,878 yds
Rating 69.1Slope 129
Red (Lower)5,345 yds
Rating 70.8Slope 126

All tees play to par 70. Source: www.montclairgolfclub.org.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Montclair Golf Club.It takes two minutes to set up.

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Everything You Need at Montclair Golf Club

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

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Montclair 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 Montclair 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 Montclair 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 Montclair 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 Montclair Golf Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Montclair

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 Montclair 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 Montclair 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 New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Montclair Golf Club's slope of 139 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 Jersey 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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Google Rating

Based on golfer reviews on Google Maps

4.5

220 reviews

Course Conditions

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Playing Montclair Soon?

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

25 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052, New Jersey(973) 239-1800www.montclairgolfclub.org
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