Aerial view of the iconic Pinehurst No. 2 golf course with its distinctive turtleback greens and sandy native areas under a clear sky.

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Pinehurst Resort - No. 2 to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.

4.8(757 Google reviews)
72Par
7,588Yards (Championship)
138Slope
76.5Rating
Designed by Donald Ross

About Pinehurst Resort - No. 2

Pinehurst No. 2 is the centerpiece of Pinehurst Resort and one of the most revered golf courses in the world. Designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, it opened in 1907 and has since hosted more championship golf than any other course in the United States, including multiple U.S. Opens, PGA Championships, and the Ryder Cup. Its timeless design and challenging characteristics have cemented its place in golf history.

The course is renowned for its distinctive

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Course Tee Information

Championship7,588 yds
Rating 76.5Slope 138
Pinehurst7,091 yds
Rating 74.5Slope 134
Ross6,608 yds
Rating 72Slope 128
Members6,127 yds
Rating 69.8Slope 124
Forward5,301 yds
Rating 70.8Slope 124

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.pinehurst.com/golf/course-no-2.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Pinehurst Resort - No. 2.It takes two minutes to set up.

No credit card required

Everything You Need at Pinehurst Resort - No. 2

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Pinehurst Resort - No. 2 — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Pinehurst Resort - No. 2 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 Pinehurst Resort - No. 2. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the Pinehurst Resort - No. 2 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 Pinehurst Resort - No. 2. 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 Pinehurst Resort - No. 2. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Pinehurst Resort - No. 2

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 Pinehurst Resort - No. 2.

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 Pinehurst Resort - No. 2'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 North Carolina Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Pinehurst Resort - No. 2's slope of 138 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.
  • 3North Carolina 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

4.8

757 reviews

Course Conditions

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80 Carolina Vista Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374, North Carolina910-235-8507www.pinehurst.com/golf/course-no-2
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