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Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Orange County National - Panther Lake to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.
About Orange County National - Panther Lake
Panther Lake at Orange County National offers a truly distinctive Florida golf experience, setting itself apart from the typical flat, water-laden layouts. Designed by Phil Ritson, David Harman, and Mike Dasher, and opened in 1997, this course is celebrated for its natural, rolling terrain and dramatic elevation changes, a rare find in the Sunshine State. It seamlessly blends into the natural wetlands and preserves, creating a serene and challenging environment that feels miles away from the Orlando theme parks, despite being just a short drive.
The design philosophy behind Panther Lake emphasizes strategic play and shot-making over brute force. Fairways are generous but demand thoughtful placement to avoid the numerous bunkers and natural hazards. The course features large, undulating greens that are often multi-tiered, requiring precision with approach shots and a deft touch with the putter. The natural beauty of the landscape, including towering pines, cypress trees, and clear lakes, is integrated into the course, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and strategic complexity.
Playing Panther Lake is an engaging journey through a meticulously maintained landscape. The course is known for its excellent conditioning year-round, reflecting Orange County National's commitment to a premium golf experience. It has hosted numerous professional and amateur events, including the PGA Tour Q-School Finals, a testament to its championship caliber. Golfers of all skill levels will find Panther Lake a fair yet formidable test, offering a memorable round filled with scenic vistas and strategic challenges.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: www.ocngolf.com/panther-lake.
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Everything You Need at Orange County National - Panther Lake
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Orange County National - Panther Lake — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Orange County National - Panther Lake 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 Orange County National - Panther Lake. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.
Hole-by-Hole Stats
Identify your weakest holes on the Orange County National - Panther Lake 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 Orange County National - Panther Lake. 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 Orange County National - Panther Lake. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Orange County National - Panther Lake
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 Orange County National - Panther Lake.
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 Orange County National - Panther Lake'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.
- 1Orange County National - Panther Lake's slope of 137 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.
- 3Florida 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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