Overview of a lush green fairway at Shackamaxon Country Club with mature trees and bunkers

Scotch Plains, New Jersey· Private

Golf at Shackamaxon?
Track Your Handicap & Bets

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

4.5(295 Google reviews)

72Par

6,800Yards (Black)

136Slope

73.6Rating

About Shackamaxon Country Club

Shackamaxon Country Club, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, stands as a testament to classic golf course architecture. Designed by the legendary A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1916, this private club offers a rich historical tapestry woven into its challenging and meticulously maintained 18-hole layout. Tillinghast, a master of strategic design, crafted a course that demands both precision and thoughtful shot-making, making it a revered destination for golf aficionados.

The course at Shackamaxon is characterized by its undulating terrain, strategically placed bunkers, and subtly contoured greens that are a hallmark of Tillinghast's genius. Each hole presents a unique challenge, requiring golfers to consider their club selection and shot placement carefully. The design philosophy emphasizes a natural integration with the surrounding environment, providing a serene and immersive golfing experience that feels both traditional and timeless. The mature trees lining the fairways add to the aesthetic beauty and strategic complexity.

Playing a round at Shackamaxon is more than just a game of golf; it's an experience steeped in tradition and excellence. The course is consistently praised for its immaculate conditions, from the pristine fairways to the fast, true greens. Members and guests alike appreciate the blend of challenge and playability, ensuring an enjoyable yet demanding round for golfers of all skill levels. Shackamaxon Country Club truly embodies the spirit of classic American golf.

Course Tee Information

Black6,800 yds

Rating 73.6Slope 136

Blue6,400 yds

Rating 71.8Slope 132

White6,000 yds

Rating 69.7Slope 128

Red5,400 yds

Rating 71.4Slope 124

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

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Track your handicap at Shackamaxon Country Club.
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Everything You Need at Shackamaxon Country Club

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

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Shackamaxon 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 Shackamaxon 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 Shackamaxon 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 Shackamaxon 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 Shackamaxon Country Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Shackamaxon

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 Shackamaxon 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 Shackamaxon 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 Scotch Plains, New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass

1Shackamaxon Country Club's slope of 136 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.
3Scotch Plains, 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.