TRYOUTS

2025 Karrer Boys Golf Tryouts

All KMS 7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing golf need to complete the following BEFORE  tryouts begin:

• Complete information on Final Forms: https://dublin-oh.finalforms.com

  • Golf and fall sports sign-ups open: May 16

  • Please read this document carefully for tryout information.

• Have a valid physical on file with our KMS Athletic Trainer

  • Contact our trainer with any physical questions 

  • Physicals are good for one calendar year

TRYOUTS: MANDATORY at Timberview Golf Club 

• Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM

• Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM

• Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM - if needed

  • If Thursday, July 31, 2025 is not needed for tryouts, then it will be our first practice round.

• Athletes are expected to attend all days of the tryouts.

• Athletes will play 9 holes of golf each day from the YELLOW tees..

• Timberview Golf Club 9-holes rate is $15.00, which is paid by the athlete to Timberview GC each day of tryouts.

Rules Test

• A quick online questionnaire/test will be shared over the summer.

• Players need to fill out the test and submit it prior to tryouts.  Players may use the USGA rule book, internet, and work together to fill it out.  Each player must fill it out prior to tryouts.

• Please take it as many times as necessary to get a perfect score.

Arrival

• Please arrive 30 minutes before our first tee time. 

• This will allow us time to warm up, discuss rules of play, and share pairings.

Rules for Tryouts: USGA Rules apply except where noted below:

Please be aware of the rules before tryouts begin.

• Rules Quiz:  A quick online quiz will be shared to be completed BEFORE tryouts.

• Ball down: All players must play the ball “down” and not roll the ball unless in “ground under repair”

• Out of Bounds: If the ball crosses the White Out of Bounds stakes or off the course, the player must play as a lateral hazard, meaning players are permitted to drop where the ball crossed into out of bounds. (One stroke penalty)

• Water hazards are played as a lateral hazard, meaning players are permitted to drop by the water where it went in.  (One stroke penalty)

• Bunkers:  You may not “ground” (touch) the club to the sand prior to contact with the ball.  

• Lost ball: (especially in the tall grass)  Play as a lateral hazard.  One stroke penalty and drop two club lengths outside the grass where the ball entered.

• Mobile phones: Only permitted for use of GPS/Course map apps and scoring apps

• Push & Pull Carts: These carts are permitted.

• Rangefinders: Rangefinders are permitted for distance only, not for slope.

• Parents: For tryouts, parents are not permitted on the course to watch their athlete. 

Scoring:

• Athletes will keep score for another athlete in the group

• Max score: Double par – Example:  on a Par 4, an 8 is the max score you can take

• Scoring Observers will only verify scores. Parent volunteers will not be placed with their athlete.

General:

• Walk behind others while on the putting green.  

• Be silent and respectful while others are swinging.

•  Declare your ball on the first tee and every time you change balls.

• Play ready golf - if you are ready and everything is clear, then play on

• Remember to track your score and partner’s score accurately.

• Keep a quick pace of play.  Keep up with the group in front of you.

• Mark your ball on the green.

• Have Fun!!