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Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at TPC Tampa Bay 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(289 Google reviews)
71Par
6,898Yards (TPC)
140Slope
74Rating
Designed by Bobby Weed, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Tom Watson

About TPC Tampa Bay

TPC Tampa Bay, located in Lutz, Florida, offers a championship golf experience designed by Bobby Weed with consultation from PGA TOUR legends Chi Chi Rodriguez and Tom Watson. Opened in 1991, this course is a proud member of the Tournament Players Club network, renowned for hosting professional golf events, including the PGA TOUR's Valspar Championship qualifier and the Champions Tour's Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am for 21 years. Its design seamlessly integrates with the natural Florida landscape, featuring mature trees, wetlands, and strategically placed bunkers that demand both precision and thoughtful strategy.

The course is celebrated for its pristine conditions, challenging layout, and commitment to environmental stewardship, holding certifications from Audubon International. Golfers will find a layout that tests every aspect of their game, from accurate tee shots to delicate short game around the greens. The fairways are often framed by natural hazards, requiring careful club selection, while the greens are known for their speed and subtle undulations, putting a premium on putting prowess.

Playing TPC Tampa Bay provides a true TOUR-level experience, from the moment you arrive at the practice facilities to the final putt on the 18th green. The course offers a blend of risk-reward opportunities and classic golf challenges, ensuring an engaging round for players of all skill levels. Its reputation for excellence in course conditions and professional service makes it a must-play destination for anyone seeking a premier golf outing in the Tampa Bay area.

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Course Tee Information

TPC6,898 yds
Rating 74Slope 140
Black6,401 yds
Rating 71.5Slope 134
Blue5,971 yds
Rating 69.5Slope 127
White5,489 yds
Rating 67.2Slope 119
Red4,966 yds
Rating 69.3Slope 120

All tees play to par 71. Source: www.tpc.com/tampabay.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at TPC Tampa Bay.It takes two minutes to set up.

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Everything You Need at TPC Tampa Bay

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like TPC Tampa Bay — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at TPC Tampa Bay 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 TPC Tampa Bay. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the TPC Tampa Bay 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 TPC Tampa Bay. 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 TPC Tampa Bay. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at TPC Tampa Bay

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 TPC Tampa Bay.

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 TPC Tampa Bay'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 Florida Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1TPC Tampa Bay's slope of 140 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.

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Google Rating

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4.1

289 reviews

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Playing TPC Tampa Bay Soon?

Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at TPC Tampa Bay. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.

5300 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd, Lutz, FL 33558, Florida(813) 949-0090www.tpc.com/tampabay