Panoramic view of the 18th hole at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club with Lake Manassas in the background

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Robert Trent Jones 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.

4.7(147 Google reviews)
72Par
7,425Yards (Gold)
146Slope
76.5Rating
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.

About Robert Trent Jones Golf Club

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, nestled along the serene shores of Lake Manassas in Gainesville, Virginia, stands as a testament to classic golf course design and championship-level play. Opened in 1991, this exclusive private club was the magnum opus of its namesake, the legendary architect Robert Trent Jones Sr., who famously declared it his "finest design." The course is renowned for its strategic layout, featuring wide, rolling fairways, meticulously maintained bentgrass greens, and a plethora of challenging bunkers and water hazards that demand precision and thoughtful shot-making.

Designed to host major championships, the club has proudly welcomed four Presidents Cups, showcasing its ability to test the world's best golfers. The design philosophy centers on the "heroic" style, offering players multiple routes to the green, each with varying degrees of risk and reward. This encourages strategic thinking on every shot, making for an engaging and dynamic round. The natural topography of the land, with its gentle elevation changes and mature trees, is seamlessly integrated into the course, providing both aesthetic beauty and strategic challenges.

Playing a round at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is an unforgettable experience. The course is always in impeccable condition, reflecting the club's commitment to excellence. From the moment you step onto the first tee, you are immersed in a world-class golfing environment where every detail is considered. The challenging yet fair design ensures that golfers of all skill levels can find enjoyment, while the championship pedigree offers a true test for those seeking to push their game to the limit. The stunning views of Lake Manassas further enhance the tranquil and luxurious atmosphere, making it a truly premier golf destination.

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Course Tee Information

Gold7,425 yds
Rating 76.5Slope 146
Blue6,979 yds
Rating 74.3Slope 141
White6,516 yds
Rating 72.1Slope 136
Green6,059 yds
Rating 69.8Slope 130
Red5,410 yds
Rating 71.7Slope 128

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.rtjgc.com.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.It takes two minutes to set up.

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Everything You Need at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Robert Trent Jones Golf Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Robert Trent Jones 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 Robert Trent Jones 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 Robert Trent Jones 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 Robert Trent Jones 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 Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Robert Trent Jones

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 Robert Trent Jones Golf 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 Robert Trent Jones Golf 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 Virginia Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1Robert Trent Jones Golf Club'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.
  • 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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Google Rating

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4.7

147 reviews

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1 Turtle Point Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155, Virginia(703) 754-4050www.rtjgc.com
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