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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Pelham 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.
About Pelham Bay Golf Course
Pelham Bay Golf Course, nestled within the sprawling Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx, offers New York City golfers a classic championship experience. Designed by John Van Kleek and opened in 1965, this public 18-hole course is renowned for its traditional parkland layout, featuring tree-lined fairways, well-maintained greens, and a generally flat terrain that makes it enjoyable for walkers. It provides a refreshing escape from the urban hustle, offering scenic views and a tranquil environment.
The course design emphasizes strategic play over brute force, with many holes requiring thoughtful shot placement to navigate doglegs and avoid mature trees. While not overly long, Pelham Bay presents a fair challenge with its consistent conditions and subtle undulations on the greens. It's a course that rewards accuracy and course management, making it appealing to a wide range of handicaps. The natural beauty of Pelham Bay Park enhances the golfing experience, providing a peaceful backdrop for your round.
Pelham Bay Golf Course is known for its accessibility and value, making it a popular choice for local golfers. It offers a straightforward yet engaging test of golf, where players can enjoy a relaxed pace and a connection with nature. The course's enduring appeal lies in its classic design, welcoming atmosphere, and its ability to deliver a satisfying round for both seasoned players and those looking to enjoy a casual game.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: pelhambaygolf.com.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at Pelham Bay Golf Course.
It takes two minutes to set up.
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Everything You Need at Pelham Bay Golf Course
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Pelham Bay Golf Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Pelham 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 Pelham 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 Pelham 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 Pelham 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 Pelham Bay Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Pelham 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.
Three separate bets — front nine, back nine, and overall 18. The classic format for any foursome at Pelham Bay Golf Course.
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 Pelham Bay Golf Course'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.
- 1Pelham Bay Golf Course's slope of 124 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.
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Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Pelham Bay Golf Course. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.