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Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at University of Georgia 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.

4.7(215 Google reviews)
72Par
7,258Yards (Black)
140Slope
75.3Rating

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Track your scores and stats at University of Georgia Golf Course.Use our Free Digital Scorecard to track every round.

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Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.

About University of Georgia Golf Course

The University of Georgia Golf Course, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr., is a championship-caliber course nestled in the rolling hills of Athens, Georgia. Opened in 1968, this course has a rich history, serving as the home course for the UGA Bulldogs golf teams and hosting numerous collegiate and professional events, including the NCAA Men's and Women's Golf Championships. Its classic design emphasizes strategic shot-making, with well-placed bunkers and water hazards demanding precision and thought from golfers of all skill levels.

The course underwent a significant renovation in 2006 by Love Golf Design (Davis Love III and Mark Love), which modernized the facilities while preserving Jones's original vision. This renovation included new greens, tees, and bunkers, enhancing the challenge and playability. The layout features mature tree-lined fairways, dramatic elevation changes, and pristine Bermuda grass conditions, offering a truly enjoyable and challenging round.

Playing the UGA Golf Course provides a unique blend of collegiate tradition and high-quality golf. The course is known for its immaculate conditioning, especially the fast, undulating greens that test even the best putters. With its challenging layout and beautiful natural setting, it offers a memorable golf experience that reflects the high standards of the University of Georgia athletic program.

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Course Tee Information

Black7,258 yds
Rating 75.3Slope 140
Blue6,733 yds
Rating 72.8Slope 133
White6,245 yds
Rating 70.4Slope 127
Gold5,693 yds
Rating 67.8Slope 119
Red5,262 yds
Rating 70.8Slope 125

All tees play to par 72. Source: golfcourse.uga.edu.

Everything You Need at University of Georgia Golf Course

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

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at University of Georgia 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 University of Georgia 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 University of Georgia 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 University of Georgia 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 University of Georgia Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at University of Georgia

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 University of Georgia 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 University of Georgia 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 Georgia Golfers Use Short Grass
  • 1University of Georgia 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.
  • 3Georgia 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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4.7

215 reviews

Playing University of Georgia Soon?

Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at University of Georgia Golf Course. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.

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