Pine Valley, New Jersey· Private
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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Pine Valley 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.
About Pine Valley Golf Club
Pine Valley Golf Club, located in Pine Valley, New Jersey, is widely regarded as one of the finest and most challenging golf courses in the world. Founded by George Arthur Crump, a Philadelphia hotelier, the course was designed with the philosophy of creating a golf course where every shot would be a challenge and every hole would be a masterpiece. Crump dedicated the last nine years of his life to building Pine Valley, overseeing every detail until his death in 1918, just before the course was fully completed. The design incorporates the natural sandy terrain and dense pine forests of the New Jersey Pinelands, creating a truly unique and formidable golfing experience.
The design philosophy at Pine Valley is characterized by its strategic bunkering, penal waste areas, and demanding green complexes. Crump's vision was to build a course that would test every aspect of a golfer's game, rewarding precision and punishing errant shots severely. The course features distinct
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 70.
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Everything You Need at Pine Valley Golf Club
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Pine Valley Golf Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley Golf Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Pine Valley
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 Pine Valley Golf Club.
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 Pine Valley Golf Club'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.
- 1Pine Valley Golf Club's slope of 153 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.
- 3Pine Valley, New 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.
Notable Holes at Pine Valley Golf Club
The 5th hole, a par-3, is famously known as " The Devil's Asshole." " This daunting hole requires a precise tee shot over a vast waste area to a small, elevated green. Short is dead, long is dead, and anything left or right faces a difficult recovery from deep bunkers or natural hazards. It's a true test of nerve and accuracy, embodying the penal nature of Pine Valley's design.
The 7th hole, a par-5, is another iconic challenge. Known for its strategic bunkering and a creek that dissects the fairway, it demands careful shot placement from tee to green. The approach to the green is particularly tricky, often requiring a layup to avoid the water and a precise wedge shot to a well-guarded putting surface. It's a hole that can yield a birdie with perfect execution or a double bogey with just one mistake.
The 10th hole, a par-4, is a classic example of Pine Valley's strategic brilliance. It features a blind tee shot over a hill to a landing area guarded by bunkers, followed by an approach shot to a green that slopes severely from back to front and is protected by deep bunkers. This hole perfectly illustrates how Crump used the natural topography to create both beauty and immense difficulty, forcing golfers to think their way around the course rather than simply overpower it.
Tips for Playing Pine Valley Golf Club
Given Pine Valley's extremely private nature, access is limited to members and their invited guests. If you are fortunate enough to receive an invitation, prepare for a walking-only experience, as carts are not typically permitted. A caddie is mandatory and invaluable for navigating the course's intricacies, understanding the subtle breaks on the greens, and identifying optimal lines off the tee. Listen to their advice carefully, as their local knowledge is crucial for a successful round.
Practice your bunker play and recovery shots extensively before your visit. Pine Valley's bunkers are numerous, deep, and strategically placed, often requiring significant skill to escape. Also, be prepared for a mental and physical challenge; the course demands constant focus and precision. Embrace the experience, enjoy the natural beauty, and appreciate the opportunity to play one of golf's most revered courses.
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