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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at UNC Finley 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.
About UNC Finley Golf Course
UNC Finley Golf Course, nestled in the scenic landscape of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offers a premier golfing experience rooted in collegiate tradition. Originally designed by George Cobb in 1949, the course underwent a masterful redesign by renowned architect Tom Fazio in 1999, transforming it into a modern championship layout. Fazio's vision enhanced the course's strategic challenges while preserving its natural beauty, making it a beloved destination for both university affiliates and the public.
The course is characterized by its rolling terrain, meticulously maintained bentgrass greens, and strategically placed bunkers and water features. Fazio's design emphasizes playability for all skill levels, with multiple tee boxes allowing golfers to choose a challenge appropriate for their game. The course seamlessly integrates with the surrounding natural environment, offering picturesque views and a serene atmosphere that belies its proximity to a vibrant university town.
Playing at Finley is an engaging experience that demands thoughtful shot-making. The layout encourages a variety of shots, from precise iron play to powerful drives, ensuring that every club in the bag gets a workout. The course's commitment to excellent conditioning, combined with its rich history and challenging design, solidifies its reputation as one of the finest public golf facilities in the region, providing a memorable round for every golfer.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: finley.unc.edu.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at UNC Finley Golf Course.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at UNC Finley Golf Course
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like UNC Finley Golf Course — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at UNC Finley 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 UNC Finley 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 UNC Finley 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 UNC Finley 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 UNC Finley Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at UNC Finley
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.
Three separate bets — front nine, back nine, and overall 18. The classic format for any foursome at UNC Finley Golf Course.
Lowest gross or net score wins the pot. Choose Full 18, Front 9, Back 9, or Front & Back 9 together.
Win a hole outright to claim the skin. Ties carry over, building the pot on UNC Finley Golf Course's toughest holes.
Points for hitting fairways and greens. Rewards the ball-strikers in your group.
Hole-by-hole head-to-head with full handicap strokes applied. Perfect for a challenge match.
- 1UNC Finley Golf Course'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.
- 3North Carolina 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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Playing UNC Finley Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at UNC Finley Golf Course. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.