Run Your Golf League.
Standings Update Automatically.
Short Grass is the free golf league app that handles standings, handicaps, schedules, and money games automatically — so you can stop managing spreadsheets and start playing golf.
5,349 golfers already on Short Grass · Free forever · No credit card
Everything Your Golf League Needs, In One Free App
From the first tee time to the season-end payout, Short Grass handles every part of running a golf league automatically.
Create a Golf League in Under 2 Minutes
Name your league, set the format (stroke play, Stableford, match play, or custom), invite members by link or username, and you're live. No spreadsheets, no group texts, no confusion.
- Create a league in under 2 minutes
- Stroke play, Stableford, match play & more
- Invite members via link or username
- Public or private league options
Live Standings That Update Automatically
Every time a member posts a score, the league standings update in real time. No manual entry, no waiting until Monday morning — everyone sees the current leaderboard the moment a round is posted.
- Auto-updating standings after every round
- Net and gross leaderboards
- Points-based or stroke-average formats
- Season-long and weekly standings
Built-In Handicaps for Every Member
Every Short Grass member has a live WHS Handicap Index. League rounds automatically apply course handicaps so your net leaderboard is always fair — no manual calculations, no disputes.
- WHS Handicap Index for every member
- Auto course handicap application
- Net and gross scoring modes
- Handicap history per member
Schedule the Whole Season Up Front
Set up your full season schedule — dates, courses, tee times, and formats — in one go. Members get automatic reminders before each event so nobody misses a round.
- Full season calendar in one setup
- Per-event course and format settings
- Automatic pre-round reminders
- RSVP tracking per event
Run Season-Long Money Games
Add a money component to your league — season-long pot, weekly skins, closest-to-pin prizes, or a points-based payout. Short Grass tracks every dollar and tells you exactly who owes what at season end.
- Season-long pot tracking
- Weekly skins and side games
- Points-to-dollar payout tables
- Settle-up summary at season end
League-Wide Stat Leaderboards
Beyond the scoring leaderboard, Short Grass shows league-wide stat rankings — most fairways hit, best GIR percentage, fewest putts, most birdies. Great for side awards and end-of-season trophies.
- Fairways, GIR, and putts leaderboards
- Most birdies and eagles ranking
- Best round of the season tracker
- Custom stat awards
Keep Your League Talking
Every league has its own message board, activity feed, and notification system. Post trash talk, share round highlights, announce schedule changes — all without leaving the app.
- League message board
- Activity feed for round posts
- Push notifications for standings changes
- Admin announcements to all members
Full League History, Year After Year
Short Grass stores every season's results permanently. See who won in 2023, who had the low round in 2024, and how the standings evolved week by week — your league's complete history in one place.
- Permanent season archives
- Past champion records
- Week-by-week standings history
- All-time member stat records
Short Grass vs. The Competition
Golf Genius charges up to $400/year. League Golf is limited. Short Grass gives you more features for free.
| Feature | Short Grass | Golf Genius | League Golf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free to create a league | |||
| Built-in WHS handicap tracking | |||
| Live standings after every round | |||
| Season-long money game tracking | |||
| Individual stat leaderboards | |||
| Side bets within league rounds | |||
| League message board | |||
| Mobile-first, no app download needed | |||
| 40,000+ course database | |||
| No per-member fees |
Golf Genius pricing starts at $199/year. League Golf has limited free tier features.
League Commissioners Who Switched to Short Grass
Real league commissioners who ditched their spreadsheets and Golf Genius subscriptions.
"We ran our Thursday night league on a spreadsheet for 6 years. Short Grass replaced it in one afternoon. The automatic standings are a game changer."
Mike D.
Handicap 9.2
"Our women's league has 24 members across three flights. Short Grass handles all the handicaps and standings automatically. I used to spend 2 hours every Monday updating the sheet."
Sandra L.
Handicap 16.4
"Golf Genius wanted $300/year for our 12-man league. Short Grass does everything they do — plus side bets — for free. It's not even close."
Greg T.
Handicap 4.1
"I was the reluctant commissioner who got volunteered. Short Grass made it so easy I actually enjoy running the league now. The season schedule feature alone saved me hours."
Pam R.
Handicap 20.8
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