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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Riverwood 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 Riverwood Golf Club
Riverwood Golf Club, located in the charming community of Port Charlotte, Florida, offers a premier golfing experience that consistently ranks among the top courses in the state. Designed by acclaimed architect Gene Bates and opened in 1992, Riverwood is celebrated for its pristine conditions, thoughtful layout, and integration with the natural Florida landscape. The course is carved through a lush, Audubon International Certified Sanctuary, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for your round. Its commitment to environmental stewardship ensures a harmonious balance between challenging golf and preserving the local ecosystem.
The course design at Riverwood is a masterclass in strategic golf, featuring rolling fairways, meticulously manicured greens, and strategically placed bunkers and water hazards. Bates' philosophy shines through in every hole, demanding both precision and thoughtful shot-making from golfers of all skill levels. The course offers a variety of tee boxes, allowing players to choose a challenge appropriate for their game, from the championship tees stretching over 6,900 yards to more forgiving forward tees. The layout encourages a diverse range of shots, from powerful drives to delicate chip shots, ensuring an engaging and memorable experience.
Playing at Riverwood Golf Club is more than just a round of golf; it's an immersion in a world-class facility. Beyond the exceptional course, golfers can enjoy a full-service pro shop, practice facilities including a driving range and putting greens, and a welcoming clubhouse with dining options. The friendly and professional staff are dedicated to providing an outstanding experience, making Riverwood a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Whether you're seeking a challenging test of your skills or a relaxing day on a beautiful course, Riverwood Golf Club delivers an unparalleled golf adventure in Southwest Florida.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: riverwoodgc.com.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at Riverwood Golf Club.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at Riverwood Golf Club
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Riverwood Golf Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at Riverwood 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 Riverwood 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 Riverwood 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 Riverwood 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 Riverwood Golf Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at Riverwood
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 Riverwood 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 Riverwood 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.
- 1Riverwood Golf Club's slope of 139 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.
- 3Florida 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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Playing Riverwood Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at Riverwood Golf Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.