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Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Pohick 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.
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About Pohick Bay Golf Course
Pohick Bay Golf Course, nestled along the scenic Pohick Bay in Lorton, Virginia, offers a challenging yet enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect Ed Ault and opened in 1965, this municipal course is celebrated for its natural beauty and strategic layout. The course takes full advantage of its rolling terrain, mature trees, and proximity to the water, providing a tranquil escape from the bustling Northern Virginia area.
The course features well-maintained bentgrass greens and Bermuda grass fairways, ensuring a consistent playing surface throughout the season. Ault's design philosophy at Pohick Bay emphasizes shot-making and course management, with tree-lined fairways demanding accuracy off the tee and strategically placed bunkers guarding greens. Water hazards come into play on several holes, adding both challenge and aesthetic appeal to the round.
Pohick Bay provides a complete golf experience, including a driving range, practice putting green, and a pro shop stocked with essentials. Its accessible location and value make it a popular choice for local golfers seeking a quality public course experience that blends natural beauty with a thoughtful design. The course is known for its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite in the Fairfax County park system.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/pohick-bay.
Everything You Need at Pohick Bay Golf Course
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Pohick Bay Golf Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Pohick 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 Pohick 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 Pohick 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 Pohick 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 Pohick Bay Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Pohick 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 Pohick 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 Pohick 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.
- 1Pohick Bay Golf Course's slope of 128 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.
- 3Virginia 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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