Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Poland Spring Resort.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Poland Spring Resort.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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543 S Main St, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256, USA
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
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur FenN/Aonald Ross/Walter Travis/Alex Findlay
Opened
1895
Conditions
Green: Bent
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poland Spring Resort hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Full 59 days 80 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedMaximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Poland Spring Resort and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6144.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
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.
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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