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Track Your Handicap & Bets
Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at University Park 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.
About University Park Country Club
University Park Country Club, located in the charming community of University Park, Florida, offers a premier golfing experience designed by the renowned Ron Garl. Opened in 1991, this 18-hole championship course is celebrated for its meticulously maintained fairways, challenging greens, and stunning natural beauty. The course is seamlessly integrated into a thriving natural habitat, featuring mature oaks, pines, and a variety of native wildlife, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop for every round.
Garl's design philosophy at University Park emphasizes strategic play, with water hazards and bunkers thoughtfully placed to test golfers of all skill levels. The course boasts a diverse layout, with each hole presenting unique challenges and opportunities. From long, demanding par-4s to intricate par-3s requiring precision, golfers will find themselves engaging every club in their bag. The course consistently receives accolades for its conditioning and playability, making it a favorite among both local residents and visitors to the Sarasota-Bradenton area.
Beyond the exceptional golf, University Park Country Club provides a full-service experience. The club offers excellent practice facilities, including a driving range, chipping area, and putting greens, perfect for honing your game. The overall playing experience is one of refined elegance and genuine hospitality, making it an ideal destination for a casual round, a competitive tournament, or a memorable golf outing.
Course Tee Information
All tees play to par 72. Source: universitypark-fl.com/golf.
Free for all golfers
Track your handicap at University Park Country Club.
It takes two minutes to set up.
No credit card required
Everything You Need at University Park Country Club
Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like University Park Country Club — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.
Live Handicap Tracking
Log your round at University Park 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 University Park 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 University Park 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 University Park 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 University Park Country Club. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.
Run Your Usual Games at University Park
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 University Park Country Club.
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 University Park Country Club'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.
- 1University Park Country Club'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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Playing University Park Soon?
Set up your Short Grass account before your next tee time at University Park Country Club. It takes two minutes and it's completely free.