Panoramic view of a lush green fairway at The King & Bear golf course, with a lake and dense trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

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Short Grass is the free golf app used by golfers at World Golf Village - King & Bear 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(459 Google reviews)
72Par
7,279Yards (Palmer/Nicklaus)
142Slope
75.8Rating
Designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus

About World Golf Village - King & Bear

The King & Bear Golf Course at World Golf Village stands as the only golf course in the world co-designed by legendary golf icons Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Opened in 2000, this championship layout offers a unique blend of their distinct design philosophies, resulting in a challenging yet immensely enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. The course is characterized by its expansive, rolling fairways, strategic bunkering, and large, undulating greens that demand precision and thoughtful shot-making.

Palmer's influence is evident in the more open, player-friendly holes that encourage aggressive play, while Nicklaus's touch is seen in the strategic placement of hazards and the emphasis on shot-making from the tee to the green. The course winds through mature pine forests, natural wetlands, and pristine lakes, creating a serene and picturesque backdrop for your round. Water comes into play on many holes, adding both beauty and challenge, particularly on the back nine.

Playing The King & Bear is an experience in itself, offering a journey through a meticulously maintained course that consistently ranks among Florida's best. From the moment you step onto the first tee, you'll appreciate the seamless integration of natural beauty with world-class golf design. The course provides a memorable test of golf, where every club in your bag will be called upon, and strategic thinking is rewarded as much as powerful hitting.

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Course Tee Information

Palmer/Nicklaus7,279 yds
Rating 75.8Slope 142
Black6,786 yds
Rating 73Slope 136
Blue6,306 yds
Rating 70.8Slope 132
White5,831 yds
Rating 68.6Slope 127
Gold5,119 yds
Rating 70Slope 122

All tees play to par 72. Source: www.worldgolfvillage.com/golf/king-bear.

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Everything You Need at World Golf Village - King & Bear

Short Grass is built for golfers who play courses like World Golf Village - King & Bear — where every stroke counts and the bets make it interesting.

Live Handicap Tracking

Log your round at World Golf Village - King & Bear 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 World Golf Village - King & Bear. Track your scoring average, best rounds, and improvement over time with visual charts.

Hole-by-Hole Stats

Identify your weakest holes on the World Golf Village - King & Bear 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 World Golf Village - King & Bear. 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 World Golf Village - King & Bear. Compete on gross and net leaderboards by course.

Betting Games

Run Your Usual Games at World Golf Village - King & Bear

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 World Golf Village - King & Bear.

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 World Golf Village - King & Bear'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
  • 1World Golf Village - King & Bear's slope of 142 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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4.3

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1 King and Bear Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32092, Florida(904) 940-6200www.worldgolfvillage.com/golf/king-bear
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