Short Grass calculates your USGA Handicap Index using the official World Handicap System formula after every round you post. No GHIN number, no annual fee, no spreadsheets.
Free tools. Official formula. No GHIN fee.
Short Grass calculates your Handicap Index using the official World Handicap System (WHS) formula after every round you post. No GHIN number required, no annual fee, no club membership needed.
Enter your score hole-by-hole during the round or post a past round in bulk. Short Grass finds your course, loads the correct tees and slope/rating, and calculates your score differential instantly.
Track how your Handicap Index has changed over every round you've ever posted. See your best 8 of 20 differentials, your low index, and your trend line — all in one clean chart.
Track fairways hit, greens in regulation, putts per hole, and sand saves. Short Grass shows you which part of your game is costing you the most strokes so you can practice smarter.
Short Grass has slope ratings and course ratings for over 40,000 courses across the US. Search by name, zip code, or state — and if we don't have your course, you can add it in seconds.
Log every range session, short game drill, and putting practice. Set weekly goals and see exactly how your practice frequency correlates to your handicap improvement over time.
GHIN charges $35–$50 per year through your club. Short Grass gives you the same official WHS handicap calculation for free — no membership, no annual fee, no credit card required.
Go beyond your handicap number. See your scoring average by course, your performance in different weather conditions, your best and worst holes, and how your game changes by season.
See why golfers are switching to Short Grass for handicap tracking.
Comparison based on publicly available feature information as of April 2026. Features may vary by plan or region.
Real golfers. Real handicaps. Real results.
"I was paying $40 a year for GHIN through my club. Short Grass gives me the exact same handicap for free. I don't understand why everyone isn't using it."
"My handicap updates the same day I post a round. I can see every differential, my best 8 of 20, and a full chart of my progress. It's everything I needed."
"I travel a lot for golf. Short Grass has every course I've played — slope, rating, multiple tees. I've never had to manually enter anything."
"The stats tracking is what got me. I found out my GIR was 22% and my putting average was 2.1. Now I know exactly what to practice."
Everything you need to know about free handicap tracking.
Yes. Short Grass is free forever for core handicap tracking. You can post scores, get your official WHS Handicap Index, and view your full history at no cost — no credit card required.
No. Short Grass calculates your Handicap Index using the same official WHS formula as GHIN, but you do not need a GHIN number, a club membership, or an annual fee.
Short Grass uses the same World Handicap System (WHS) formula as GHIN and all other authorized handicap services. The calculation — best 8 of your last 20 score differentials — is identical.
Your Handicap Index updates as soon as you post a round. There is no waiting period — you can see your new index the same day you play.
Short Grass is an unofficial handicap service. For official USGA-sanctioned tournaments, you may need a GHIN number through an authorized golf association. For casual play, club events, and friendly rounds, Short Grass handicaps are widely accepted.
Short Grass has slope ratings and course ratings for over 40,000 courses across the United States. If your course isn't listed, you can add it in seconds.
Join thousands of golfers who track their USGA Handicap Index, post scores, and improve their game — all for free, no GHIN fee required.
Free forever for core features. No credit card. No GHIN fee. No club membership.