Kernwood Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Salem, MA with a par of 70. It offers 6 tee sets: blue (6,422 yards, slope 130, rating 71.7), silver (6,086 yards, slope 127, rating 70.5), gold (5,967 yards, slope 125, rating 69.8), green (combo course) (5,778 yards, slope 124, rating 68.6), white (5,624 yards, slope 123, rating 67.8), red (5,069 yards, slope 117, rating 65.3). The hardest hole is #16, a par 4 playing 382 yards from the first tee.
Kernwood Country Club
Salem, MA
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A reachable par 5 that plays relatively straightforward with minimal doglegs. The hole's length and gentle character make it accessible for birdie opportunities, though accuracy into the green remains important for scoring.

A demanding par 4 ranked second in difficulty, requiring a precise tee shot on a hole that likely features significant hazards or a tight fairway. The challenge is concentrated in both accuracy and approach positioning.

A mid-length par 4 with moderate difficulty that demands solid ball-striking off the tee and into the green. The hole's character suggests well-defined hazards that penalize errant shots.

A short par 3 with modest length that offers a more approachable scoring opportunity. The relatively straightforward nature makes this an ideal birdie hole despite its mid-handicap ranking.

A par 4 of moderate length with balanced difficulty that requires solid execution from tee to green. The hole presents a fair test without overwhelming length or excessive hazards.

A shorter par 4 that plays deceptively challenging despite its reduced yardage, suggesting tight fairways, strategic bunkering, or an elevated green. The hole rewards precision over power.

A mid-length par 4 with moderate difficulty and interesting topography or hazard placement that creates a secondary challenge beyond distance. The hole maintains a balanced risk-reward character.

The fourth-ranked hole in difficulty, this compact par 4 packs significant challenge into relatively short yardage. Strategic hazards and a well-defended green make this a pivotal scoring hole.

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 3 provides a genuine birdie opportunity and scoring relief. Its straightforward nature offers respite before the back nine challenge.

The fifth-toughest hole on the course, this par 4 is a demanding opener to the back nine with substantial length and likely strategic hazards. The hole establishes the back side's difficulty.

A mid-length par 4 that combines manageable yardage with strategic difficulty through hazard placement or green complexity. The hole provides a balanced test of shotmaking skill.

A moderate-length par 3 that sits in the easier tier of the course, offering solid birdie potential. The hole's relatively straightforward nature provides a scoring opportunity.

A substantial par 5 in the middle of the back nine that requires distance combined with accuracy to reach the green in regulation. The hole's length and mid-handicap ranking suggest a fair three-shot opportunity.

The third-ranked hole in difficulty, this par 4 ranks among the course's most demanding with likely a combination of length, tight fairways, and strategic green defense. The hole is a true test of all aspects of play.

A mid-length par 4 with moderate challenge that maintains reasonable scoring opportunities despite its middle-tier difficulty ranking. The hole presents a balanced test without excessive length or hazards.

The signature challenge and most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 likely features maximum length, hazards, and green complexity in a formidable combination. The hole demands flawless execution from start to finish.

An extremely short par 3 ranked among the easiest holes, offering straightforward birdie potential. The hole provides a scoring respite and momentum opportunity heading into the finisher.

A closing par 4 of moderate length that serves as a dramatic finish to the round with likely strategic hazards or green defense. The hole's mid-handicap ranking suggests memorable drama is possible on the scorecard's final hole.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| HCP | 14 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | |||
| blue | 490 | 420 | 418 | 164 | 390 | 377 | 390 | 340 | 138 | 3127 | 423 | 424 | 194 | 525 | 429 | 377 | 430 | 136 | 357 | 3295 | 6422 |
| silver | 490 | 363 | 389 | 164 | 390 | 330 | 360 | 340 | 138 | 2964 | 416 | 404 | 184 | 469 | 366 | 377 | 413 | 136 | 357 | 3122 | 6086 |
| gold | 477 | 363 | 389 | 147 | 367 | 330 | 360 | 336 | 129 | 2898 | 416 | 388 | 184 | 469 | 366 | 368 | 413 | 121 | 344 | 3069 | 5967 |
| green (combo course) | 477 | 350 | 347 | 147 | 367 | 281 | 360 | 324 | 129 | 2782 | 413 | 384 | 184 | 469 | 359 | 313 | 409 | 121 | 344 | 2996 | 5778 |
| white | 454 | 350 | 347 | 127 | 354 | 281 | 348 | 324 | 122 | 2707 | 413 | 384 | 151 | 447 | 359 | 313 | 409 | 112 | 329 | 2917 | 5624 |
| red | 403 | 290 | 309 | 107 | 332 | 250 | 302 | 304 | 120 | 2417 | 385 | 324 | 147 | 406 | 355 | 310 | 382 | 109 | 234 | 2652 | 5069 |