Overview of Weequahic Park Golf Course with green fairways and mature trees under a clear sky

Newark, New Jersey· Municipal

Golf at Weequahic Park?
Track Your Handicap & Bets

Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at Weequahic Park 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.

4.3(339 Google reviews)

70Par

5,937Yards (Blue)

113Slope

68.2Rating

About Weequahic Park Golf Course

Weequahic Park Golf Course, located in Newark, New Jersey, is a historic and accessible municipal golf course offering a pleasant golfing experience within the urban landscape. Designed by renowned architect George Low and opened in 1913, it holds the distinction of being the oldest public golf course in New Jersey. The course is nestled within the scenic Weequahic Park, providing a tranquil escape with mature trees, gentle elevation changes, and views of the park's lake and the distant New York City skyline.

The course features a traditional parkland layout, characterized by tree-lined fairways and relatively flat terrain, making it enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. While not overly long, its strategic bunkering and water hazards on certain holes demand thoughtful shot placement. The course's design emphasizes playability and offers a good challenge for those looking to hone their iron play and short game.

Weequahic Park Golf Course prides itself on being a community asset, providing affordable golf to residents and visitors alike. It's a place where history meets modern accessibility, offering a relaxed atmosphere perfect for a casual round or for beginners to learn the game. The course's enduring appeal lies in its classic design and its role as a green oasis in the heart of Essex County.

Course Tee Information

Blue5,937 yds

Rating 68.2Slope 113

White5,644 yds

Rating 66.8Slope 111

Red4,920 yds

Rating 67.5Slope 109

All tees play to par 70. Source: www.essexcountyparks.org/parks/weequahic-park/weequahic-golf-course.

Free for all golfers

Track your handicap at Weequahic Park Golf Course.
It takes two minutes to set up.

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Everything You Need at Weequahic Park Golf Course

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

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at Weequahic Park 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 Weequahic Park 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 Weequahic Park 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 Weequahic Park 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 Weequahic Park Golf Course. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at Weequahic 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.

Nassau

Three separate bets — front nine, back nine, and overall 18. The classic format for any foursome at Weequahic Park 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 Weequahic Park 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 Newark, New Jersey Golfers Use Short Grass

1Weequahic Park Golf Course's slope of 113 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.
3Newark, 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.