Scenic view of a green and fairway at Oyster Bay Golf Course in Woodbury, NY with mature trees

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Golf at Oyster Bay?
Track Your Handicap & Bets

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

4.5(243 Google reviews)
71Par
6,706Yards (Blue)
130Slope
72.3Rating
Designed by Alfred Tull

About Oyster Bay Golf Course

Oyster Bay Golf Course, a municipal gem nestled in Woodbury, New York, offers a classic Long Island golf experience. Designed by the renowned Alfred Tull and opened in 1965, this 18-hole championship course is celebrated for its traditional layout, mature tree-lined fairways, and meticulously maintained greens. It provides a challenging yet enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels, blending natural beauty with strategic design.

The course is characterized by its rolling terrain, which adds an engaging dimension to each hole. Golfers will encounter a variety of shot-making opportunities, from tight doglegs requiring precision to more open holes where power can be unleashed. Tull's design philosophy shines through in the intelligent bunkering and subtle green contours, demanding thoughtful play and a good short game. The natural landscape of Long Island is beautifully integrated, offering picturesque views throughout the round.

Oyster Bay Golf Course prides itself on offering an exceptional public golf experience. Its commitment to course conditioning ensures a premium playing surface, while its welcoming atmosphere makes it a favorite among local golfers. Whether you're looking to test your skills on a classic design or simply enjoy a relaxing day on the links, Oyster Bay provides a memorable and accessible golfing escape on Long Island.

Course Tee Information

Blue6,706 yds
Rating 72.3Slope 130
White6,223 yds
Rating 70Slope 126
Gold5,609 yds
Rating 67.3Slope 118
Red5,609 yds
Rating 72.8Slope 127

All tees play to par 71. Source: oysterbaytown.com/departments/parks/golf-course.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Oyster Bay Golf Course.It takes two minutes to set up.

No credit card required

Everything You Need at Oyster Bay Golf Course

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

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Oyster Bay

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 Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay 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
  • 1Oyster Bay Golf Course's slope of 130 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.

Google Rating

Based on golfer reviews on Google Maps

4.5

243 reviews

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Playing Oyster Bay Soon?

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

1 South Woods Rd, Woodbury, NY 11797, New York(516) 922-2660oysterbaytown.com/departments/parks/golf-course
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