Congratulations to our 2024 KMS Golf Team Members

8th Graders - Liam A. , Chelsea C. , Wilson D., Owen F., Noah S., & Haylee S.

7th Graders - Krosby F., Ethan V. , & Eben W.

6th Graders- Fabian BM, Hannah M, Ava R., William S. & Charlotte W.

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Congratulations to our 2023 Kernodle Golf Team Members:

Liam A 7th

Chelsea C 7th

Wilson D 7th

Cayla D 7th

Owen F 7th

Haylee S 7th

Spencer S 8th

Ethan V 6th

Eben W 6th

Gabriel W 8th

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Refer to the calendar below for practice and match dates.

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Kernodle Middle School Golf

CONFERENCE Teams

Kernodle (KMS) Bryan Park

Northern (NMS) (Greensboro National Golf Course https://goo.gl/maps/USY7EBH9XrMdXFBH7)

Northwest (NW) (The Cardinal Country Club https://goo.gl/maps/N4uA84kYmK8rnFC96)

Southwest (SW) (No Home Course-All Away Matches)

Non-Conference Teams
Cornerstone (Grandover- https://goo.gl/maps/svSsqkQdimrHD3vN6)

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2023 RESULTS

3/21 KMS @ NW -- NW 120, KMS 162

3/27 Northern @ KMS - NM 120, KMS 178

3/29 KMS/NW at Northern NW 161, NM 177, KMS 235

4/3 NW/SW at KMS NW 113, SW 141, KMS 162

4/5 NW/KMS at Cornerstone NW 163, CA 209, KMS 229

4/24 KMS/Northern at SW NM 121, KMS 143, SW 144

5/1 KMS at Swann at Swann KMS 141, Swann 163

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Welcome to Kernodle Middle School golf. We at Kernodle believe in our school, our tradition, our teams, and especially you. The Golf Team is a special family that works together to maintain high standards of excellence throughout the entire year. Our commitment to excellence is also demonstrated by following these guidelines.

PRACTICE AND PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:

- You must have a current physical and concussion form.

- You are expected to attend all practices and matches.

-No jeans are allowed on the golf course. Players should wear a collared shirt, no T-shirts.

- In order to be excused from practice, you should notify the coach in advance or before you check-out of school. Only miss practice for illness, medical reasons or family emergencies and always notify the coach.

- Any unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the team.

-You must prearrange rides to and from practice and matches. Activity busses will not be provided.

ACADEMIC GUIDELINES AND CONDUCT:

- You must pass 3 of their 4 core courses each semester to be eligible.

- You must have been in daily attendance 85% of the previous semester.

- You are expected to put forth your best effort in the classroom at all times.

- Everywhere you go you are expected to represent Kernodle in a positive manner. Demonstrate your pride in your school and your team through good behavior.

- Players may not participate in practices or games when in ISS / OSS or absent from school that day.

- Any player whose conduct does not promote themselves or Kernodle in a positive manner may be suspended or removed from participation at the discretion of the coach and school officials.

- Classroom misconduct is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Athletes are expected to be role models for other students.

Participation on an athletic team can enhance your educational experience. Lessons taught playing golf may not be available anywhere else. Thank you for showing pride in your school, this team, and yourself. You have set yourself above others by trying out for the golf team. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you.

Sincerely, Coach Berry

Information for Parents and Guardians

REMINDERS FOR SPECTATORS AND PARENTS

Spectators must stay on the cart path during the playing of the match.
Spectators cannot assist or caddy for players. They may not help with clubbing or yardage during the playing of the match.
Parents and spectators cannot help with carrying of bags or provide information that will assist players.
Parents and other spectators may help with locating lost golf balls.
Parents must dress appropriately when attending golf matches, i.e. no jeans or t-shirts.
Most matches will only have 6 players from each school. I will announce who will play in each match the week prior to the match. If your child is not playing in a match, please have them practice on their own those days.
Please be mindful of the coach’s time and be prompt when picking up your child from practices or matches. Continually picking up your child late could result in their dismissal from the team.

Snacks for Golf Matches: We ask that each player donate 8 snacks and 8 drinks to the team. Please give the snacks and drinks to Coach Berry ASAP, preferably before the first match. Typical snacks could be something like cheese/peanut butter crackers or sliced fruit. Drinks can be water or Gatorade. Coach Berry will keep all the snacks/drinks and distribute them during the matches.

Golf Apparel: Players will have to opportunity to purchase KMS golf shirts and apparel.

Keep up with text messages: Visit remind.com/join and enter @gd42g6 along with your mobile phone number. You'll get text notifications at the number you entered. I will also send out emails with important announcements, like practice cancellations due to weather.

Email: berryd@gcsnc.com if you have any questions or concerns. Please let Coach Berry know if your child will NOT be able to attend any practices or matches AS SOON as you can.

Matches: Be mindful of how long travel time is to some of these courses. Some can be quite far away, so make sure you leave in plenty of time to get to the match. If you plan on having someone picking up your child to carpool, the office will need a note from the parent or guardian giving permission to ride with that parent.

KMS Golf Website https://sites.google.com/view/kmsgolf/home

GCS Golf Rules/Reminders

Middle School Golf Rules (2022)

• All matches will consist of nine holes.

• Coaches will contact each other prior to the match to verify the number of golfers they may bring to the course. The head coach will designate six (6) players to represent the team during the match. The top four (4) scores from among the six designated players will count towards the team’s cumulative score. Tiebreaker will be the score of the 4th player. If a tie still exists after comparing the sores of the 4th player, the score of the 5th player will be used. If a ties still exists after comparing the scores of the 5th player, the score of the 6th player will be used. If there is still a tie, a card playoff will be used. Beginning with the most difficult hole, the scores of players from each team will be compared beginning with the number one player through the number six player. The tie is broken if at any point the player from one team has a lower score than the matched player from the opposing team. If there is still a tie, the card playoff will be used with the second most difficult hole. This tie breaking procedure will be used through all nine holes until the tie is broken.

• Boys will play from white tees and girls will play from the red. (Unless mutually agreed upon to do otherwise.)

• All players are responsible for all rules and scoring. HONESTY will govern all play!

• Players should exchange scorecards with playing opponent at the beginning of play. Each player is responsible for keeping track of their own score as well as their opponents score. Players are expected to confirm scores after each hole and at the conclusion of the match. Both players should sign scorecards before they are submitted to coaches.

• Players cannot help each other with clubbing or lining up putts. Players may give yardage and help other members locate missing golf balls.

• Range finders are permitted as long, but the information must be shared with all in the group.

• No mulligans are allowed and all putts must be putted out.

• Winter rules will be used throughout the golf season. Players may wipe off any mud from the ball and replace it one club length, but no closer to the hole as long as it is not in a hazard or out of bounds. Players can have relief from casual water, no closer to the hole. Casual water is considered when a player steps on the ground and water can be seen coming from underneath their shoe.

• Players may elect to play a ball from inside a red marker hazard. CAUTION: A player’s club cannot be grounded while in the hazard. Practice swing should be taken outside of the hazard line. However, there is no choice if a ball is out of bounds (white stakes). A player must take a one-stroke penalty and follow the procedures for a ball hit out of bounds.

• USGA rules govern play with several exceptions:

o Players may move ball 1 club length in fairway and rough; not in a hazard, no closer to the hole and not from rough to fairway. (Winter rules)

o The maximum score on a hole is double par.

o If a ball is hit into a water hazard, there is a one-stroke penalty and the player may place the ball on the other side of the hazard within two club lengths of the hazard line. The ball must be placed along the line of flight of the ball.

o If a ball is hit in a lateral hazard (red stakes) there is a one-stroke penalty and the ball is placed two club lengths from the hazard line nearest the point of entry.

If a ball is hit out of bounds (white stakes) there is a one-stroke penalty and the ball is placed two club lengths from the white stake line nearest the point of entry.

o If a ball is lost, there is a one-stroke penalty and the ball is placed two club lengths, no closer to the hole at the point nearest to where it was last seen.

REMINDERS FOR SPECTATORS AND PARENTS

• Spectators must stay on the cart path during the playing of the match.

• Spectators cannot assist or caddy for players. They may not help with clubbing or yardage during the playing of the match.

• Parents and spectators cannot help with carrying of bags or provide information that will assist players.

• Parents and other spectators may help with locating lost golf balls.

REMINDERS FOR PLAYERS

• Players are expected to keep a steady pace of play. Move quickly to your ball, then take your normal pre-shot routine.

• Have all equipment at all times. Clubs, balls, tees, markers, towels, umbrella, and shoes are needed for each practice and match. Be prepared for all elements!

• Players must wear soft-spiked shoes.

• Players should identify their ball before play begins. This can be done by markings or by telling their opponent what ball they are using.

• A player should not change their ball during the playing of a golf hole. However, a golf ball may be changed if it is deemed unfit for play. A golf ball may be switched between golf holes.

• Do not ground your club in the bunker or in a lateral hazard.

• Mark all putts behind the ball. Use coin to mark the ball.

• Do not talk to or otherwise distract another player while they are playing. Be careful not to walk or stand in another player’s line.

• Rake all bunkers.

• All strokes must be counted – including “whiffs.”

• Make sure your appearance and demeanor are appropriate. This means being respectful of coaches and other players. Shirts MUST be tucked in, pants pulled up, caps worn with bill forward.

• No jeans are allowed on the golf course. Players should wear a collared shirt, no T-shirts.

• At the beginning and end of all matches, shake hands firmly with your opponent. Remove your cap when shaking hands.

• Pull carts are permitted except when the golf course prohibits their use.

• Range finders are not permitted. (Unless coaches mutually agree to allow the use.)

REMINDERS FOR PRE-MATCH CONFERENCE

• Make sure scorecards are ready for the opposing team(s).

• Coaches should exchange their lineups prior to the start of the match.

• The home coach should stress sportsmanship and honesty in his or her pre-match meeting with all players.

• The home coach should review the rules of etiquette with players during the pre-match meeting.

• Remind all players that caddying is not permitted. Players may not club each other or line-up putts for partners. Also, remind spectators that caddying is not allowed during the match and they must remain on the cart path during play.

• The home coach should provide knowledge about any unique local rules of the golf course. A handout would be a bonus.

• The home coach should remind players to check scores with their opponent(s) at the conclusion of each hole. Also remind players to sign their scorecards at the conclusion of the match.

• The home coach will serve as the final referee for matches.

CONFERENCE CHAMPION

• Conference Champion: After each match 1st - 4th place will be determined using the top 4 scores (out of 6 players). The lowest scoring team will be awarded 1 point, 2nd lowest will get 2 points and 3rd (& 4th) place teams will get 3 points each. The team at the end of the season with the lowest cumulative team point total will be the conference champion.