Overview of a green and fairway at Sunset Valley Golf Course with mature trees and blue skies

Pompton Plains, New Jersey· Public

Golf at Sunset Valley?
Track Your Handicap & Bets

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

4.1(372 Google reviews)

70Par

6,128Yards (Blue)

125Slope

69.5Rating

About Sunset Valley Golf Course

Sunset Valley Golf Course, nestled in the scenic landscape of Pompton Plains, New Jersey, offers a classic public golf experience designed by the renowned Hal Purdy. Opened in 1961, this 18-hole championship course has been a beloved fixture for local golfers for decades, known for its well-maintained conditions and challenging yet fair layout. Purdy's design philosophy at Sunset Valley emphasized strategic play, incorporating natural contours of the land to create a course that tests golfers of all skill levels while remaining enjoyable.

The course is characterized by its tree-lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and undulating greens that demand precision and a good short game. While not overly long, Sunset Valley's strength lies in its thoughtful routing and the variety of holes, ensuring that no two rounds feel exactly alike. Golfers will encounter a mix of doglegs, elevation changes, and water features that require careful club selection and course management. The mature trees not only add to the aesthetic beauty but also define many of the fairways, penalizing errant shots.

Playing at Sunset Valley Golf Course provides a quintessential New Jersey golf experience. The course is consistently praised for its friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, and excellent value. It's a place where golfers can enjoy a challenging round amidst a tranquil setting, making it an ideal choice for a casual game, a competitive league, or a weekend outing with friends. The commitment to maintaining the course in top condition ensures a rewarding experience for every golfer who steps onto its tees.

Course Tee Information

Blue6,128 yds

Rating 69.5Slope 125

White5,831 yds

Rating 68.3Slope 122

Gold5,262 yds

Rating 65.7Slope 116

Red5,262 yds

Rating 70.3Slope 120

All tees play to par 70. Source: www.sunsetvalleygc.com.

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Everything You Need at Sunset Valley Golf Course

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

Live Handicap Tracking

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

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Sunset Valley

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 Sunset Valley 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 Sunset Valley 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 Pompton Plains, New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass

1Sunset Valley Golf Course's slope of 125 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.
3Pompton 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.