Golf has spent decades chasing length — longer drives, longer courses, longer rounds. The quiet rebellion against all of that is the short course, and it’s winning fans fast.
A short course is quick to play, easy on the wallet, and friendly to every skill level. You can squeeze in a round before dinner, bring a child who’s never swung a club, or settle a buddies-trip grudge match without burning a whole day. The scoring shots — the pitches, chips, and putts that actually win golf matches — get all the attention.
Done right, a short course is also a genuine test. Tuck a few greens behind water, expose the holes to the wind, and even a sub-700-yard layout will ask hard questions. That’s the Strawgrass philosophy: small in length, big in fun, and sneaky in difficulty.
