Aerial view of a golf hole at Reynolds Lake Oconee Great Waters, with Lake Oconee visible in the background and lush green fairways.

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters to log rounds, track their USGA handicap index, and run Nassau, Low Medal, and Skins bets — all on the course, in real time.

4.6(127 Google reviews)
72Par
7,436Yards (Nicklaus (Black))
146Slope
76.5Rating
Designed by Jack Nicklaus

About Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters

Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee, a Jack Nicklaus signature design, is renowned for its stunning lakeside setting and challenging layout. Opened in 1992, the course underwent a comprehensive renovation by Nicklaus Design in 2018-2019, ensuring its continued status as a premier golf destination. The redesign modernized the course while preserving its classic character, enhancing playability for all skill levels while maintaining its championship pedigree.

The course is famed for its dramatic back nine, where eight holes play directly along the shores of Lake Oconee, offering breathtaking views and strategic challenges. Nicklaus masterfully integrated the natural topography, using the lake as both a scenic backdrop and a formidable hazard. The design emphasizes thoughtful shot-making, with well-placed bunkers, undulating greens, and strategic water carries demanding precision and course management.

Playing Great Waters is an immersive experience, combining world-class golf with the serene beauty of the Georgia landscape. From the meticulously maintained fairways to the pristine greens, every aspect of the course reflects a commitment to excellence. It's a course that rewards strategic thinking and accurate execution, providing a memorable round for both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs alike.

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Course Tee Information

Nicklaus (Black)7,436 yds
Rating 76.5Slope 146
Gold6,927 yds
Rating 74.2Slope 141
Blue6,400 yds
Rating 71.7Slope 136
White5,865 yds
Rating 69.1Slope 128
Red5,109 yds
Rating 70Slope 124

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.reynoldslakeoconee.com/golf/great-waters.

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Everything You Need at Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters 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 Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters 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 Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters. 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 Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters

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 Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters.

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 Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters'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 Georgia Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Reynolds Lake Oconee - Great Waters's slope of 146 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.
  • 3Georgia 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

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4.6

127 reviews

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