A scenic view of a green and fairway at Rockleigh Golf Course under a clear sky.

Rockleigh, New Jersey· Public

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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Rockleigh 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.

3.6(316 Google reviews)

72Par

6,800Yards (Black)

130Slope

72.8Rating

About Rockleigh Golf Course

Rockleigh Golf Course, nestled in the scenic landscape of Rockleigh, New Jersey, offers a classic public golf experience designed by the renowned Hal Purdy. Opened in 1965, this 18-hole championship course has been a favorite among local golfers for decades, known for its well-maintained conditions and challenging yet fair layout. The course seamlessly blends natural beauty with strategic design, providing an enjoyable round for players of all skill levels.

The design philosophy at Rockleigh emphasizes traditional parkland golf, with tree-lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and undulating greens that demand precision and thoughtful shot-making. Purdy's design ensures that each hole presents a unique challenge, requiring golfers to utilize every club in their bag. The course is characterized by its mature trees, which frame many holes and add to the aesthetic appeal while also penalizing errant shots.

Playing at Rockleigh Golf Course is an experience that combines the tranquility of nature with the excitement of a well-designed golf challenge. From the moment you step onto the first tee, you'll appreciate the course's commitment to quality and playability. The diverse routing, with a mix of doglegs, elevation changes, and water features, keeps the round interesting and engaging. It's a course where strategy often trumps brute force, making it a rewarding test of golf for everyone.

Course Tee Information

Black6,800 yds

Rating 72.8Slope 130

Blue6,400 yds

Rating 70.8Slope 126

White5,900 yds

Rating 68.6Slope 122

Red5,200 yds

Rating 70.4Slope 118

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

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Rockleigh Golf Course.
It takes two minutes to set up.

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Everything You Need at Rockleigh Golf Course

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like Rockleigh Golf Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Rockleigh 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 Rockleigh 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 Rockleigh 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 Rockleigh 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 Rockleigh Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Rockleigh

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 Rockleigh Golf Course.

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 Rockleigh Golf Course'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 Rockleigh, New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass

1Rockleigh Golf Course's slope of 130 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.
3Rockleigh, 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.