65% match
For BLUE tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy20%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Poland Spring Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Poland Spring Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Poland Spring Resort, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19.2
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Poland Spring Resort
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Poland Spring Resort.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@polandspringresort.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
543 S Main St, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256, USA
Course Description
Poland Spring Resort is a resort located in Poland, Maine, offering lodging, golf, and various activities such as tennis, pickleball, and swimming. The resort has a rich history and stunning views, making it a popular destination for weddings and events.
resort • lodging • golf • tennis • pickleball • swimming • weddings • events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur FenN/Aonald Ross/Walter Travis/Alex Findlay
Opened
1895
Conditions
Green: Bent
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(204 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Poland Spring Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests that pressure tee accuracy and iron control, with back nine long ones raising bogey threats amid par five birdie windows.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716144 yards5618 metersCR 69.7Bogey 92.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 312 | 393 | 411 | 318 | 150 | 387 | 190 | 328 | 2832 | 316 | 449 | 296 | 230 | 406 | 448 | 535 | 275 | 357 | 3312 | 6144 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 715104 yards4667 metersCR 64.5Bogey 85.8Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 42.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.7 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 276 | 331 | 362 | 278 | 111 | 294 | 131 | 295 | 2383 | 278 | 338 | 277 | 140 | 311 | 366 | 487 | 266 | 258 | 2721 | 5104 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 715841 yards5341 metersCR 68.0Bogey 90.6Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 301 | 382 | 399 | 306 | 134 | 373 | 179 | 320 | 2729 | 294 | 438 | 287 | 160 | 394 | 410 | 530 | 270 | 329 | 3112 | 5841 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715002 yards4574 metersCR 68.6Bogey 96.6Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 17 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 271 | 320 | 355 | 249 | 106 | 297 | 176 | 292 | 2365 | 210 | 338 | 272 | 157 | 308 | 351 | 490 | 256 | 255 | 2637 | 5002 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Poland Spring Resort
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For BLUE tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
15 Week Flagship Program for Poland Spring Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Poland Spring Resort. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For BLUE tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started71% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment14%
Scoring14%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment19%
Aim15%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Trajectory13%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
Scoring18%
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Get Started76% match
For WHITE tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Precision19%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
44% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment24%
Accuracy15%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim23%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion17%
Scoring12%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy16%
Scoring12%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim25%
Distance Control16%
42% match
For GREEN tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For GREEN tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision26%
Dispersion19%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision17%
Aim14%
36% match
For GREEN tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
48% match
For GREEN tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim27%
Alignment19%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started58% match
For GREEN tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy30%
Alignment14%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim21%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For GREEN tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%
76% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
46% match
For GREEN tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control33%
Alignment25%
38% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Poland Spring Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Poland Spring Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Poland Spring Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Poland Spring Resort technically exacting. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Poland Spring Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5573 yards. The back tees extend to 6144.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Poland Spring Resort?
With a course rating of 69.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Poland Spring Resort and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6144.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Poland Spring Resort and how should I play it?
Poland Spring Resort is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Poland Spring Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6144.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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