Scenic view of a hole at Preakness Hills Country Club with lush green fairways and mature trees

Wayne, New Jersey· Private

Golf at Preakness Hills?
Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Preakness Hills Country Club to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.

4.7(148 Google reviews)
72Par
6,800Yards (Black)
138Slope
73.5Rating
Designed by A.W. Tillinghast

About Preakness Hills Country Club

Preakness Hills Country Club, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Wayne, New Jersey, offers a premier private golf experience. Designed by the legendary A.W. Tillinghast, the course opened in 1927 and has since maintained its reputation for classic design and challenging play. Tillinghast's philosophy of integrating the course seamlessly into the natural topography is evident throughout, with strategic bunkering, undulating greens, and thoughtful routing that demands precision and strategic thinking from golfers of all skill levels.

The course at Preakness Hills is renowned for its immaculate conditioning and mature tree-lined fairways. Each hole presents a unique challenge, requiring a diverse array of shots and a keen understanding of the course's nuances. The layout flows naturally, offering a delightful walk or ride through a serene environment that feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Golfers will appreciate the attention to detail in course maintenance, ensuring a consistent and high-quality playing surface year-round.

Playing at Preakness Hills is more than just a round of golf; it's an immersive experience in a storied setting. The course provides a rigorous test for accomplished players while remaining enjoyable and fair for those still honing their skills. Its timeless design ensures that it remains relevant and engaging, inviting members to continually explore its depths and discover new ways to conquer its challenges. The club fosters a vibrant golf community, making every visit a memorable occasion.

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Course Tee Information

Black6,800 yds
Rating 73.5Slope 138
Blue6,400 yds
Rating 71.8Slope 134
White6,000 yds
Rating 69.7Slope 128
Red5,300 yds
Rating 71.8Slope 126

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.preaknesshills.org.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Preakness Hills Country Club.It takes two minutes to set up.

No credit card required

Everything You Need at Preakness Hills Country Club

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Preakness Hills Country Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Preakness Hills Country 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 Preakness Hills Country Club. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the Preakness Hills Country 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 Preakness Hills Country 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 Preakness Hills Country Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Preakness Hills

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 Preakness Hills Country Club.

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 Preakness Hills Country Club'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 Wayne, New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Preakness Hills Country Club'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.
  • 3Wayne, 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.

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Google Rating

Based on golfer reviews on Google Maps

4.7

148 reviews

Course Conditions

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Playing Preakness Hills Soon?

Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Preakness Hills Country Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.

1050 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470, Wayne, New Jersey(973) 694-2200www.preaknesshills.org
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