Friday July 4, 2025
Get your foursome and register for the Freedom Flag Challenge.
REGISTRATION OPENS – June 4, 2026 at 10:00am
REGISTRATION CLOSES – July 2, 2026 at 10:00an
Members can register by contacting the Pro Shop at (207)998-6002 or by clicking the link below and registering online through the Poland Spring Golf Genius portal.
REGISTRATION LINK –
TEE TIMES – Member Times
ENTRY FEE – $25.00 per player
Flag Tourney features individual, 18 hole, stroke play format in which golfers begin the round of golf with an allotment of strokes, then play until those strokes run out. Flags are given to competitors before the round. The golfers stick those flags in the ground at the point from which their ball comes to rest on their final shot allotted. The golfer who stakes his flag the farthest around the course is the winner.
Here’s an example: Let’s say your allotment is 75 strokes. You play the golf course until you hit your 75th shot, which, let’s say, comes to rest on the 16th fairway. That’s where you plant your flag, on the place your ball came to rest on your final stroke. If no other player’s flag is planted beyond yours (say, on the 16th green or 17th tee box) you are the winner.
DETERMINING STROKE ALLOTMENT – Full handicap (100%) will determine the stroke allotment. Using full handicaps, a golfer playing Poland Spring, a par-71 golf course and who has a course handicap of 14, for example, receives 85 strokes (71 for the course’s par rating plus 14 for the golfer’s handicap) as his tournament stroke allotment.
Using full handicaps often means that several golfers will reach the end of 18 holes with strokes left to use. In that event, all players with strokes remaining would go back to the No. 1 hole and keep playing until the stroke allotment is reached.
ELIGIBILTY – Flag Tourney is open to all Poland Spring Members with active GHIN handicap.
PURSE – The golfer who stakes his flag the farthest around the course is the winner. Winners will be awarded prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of Pro Shop Credit. All Pro Shop Credit must be used by October 15th. .
RULES OF GOLF – All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.
The Tournament Committee/Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee/Rules Committee in any matter is final.
Governor’s Cup
Saturday July 11 & Sunday July 12, 2026
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – The championship will consist of 36 holes of four-ball stroke play. Teams consisting of two players will play their own ball, with the low Net score counting for each hole.
REGISTRATION OPENS – June 11, 2026 at 10:00am
REGISTRATION CLOSES – July 9, 2026 at 10:00am.
Tee Times – Posted within 24 hours after registration closes.
Members can register by contacting the Pro Shop at (207)998-6002 or by clicking the link below and registering online through the Poland Spring Golf Genius portal. Members registering individually online must notify the Pro Shop of the other team member.
REGISTRATION LINK –
ENTRY FEE – $40.00 per player
TIES – In the event of a two-way tie, Tie will be broken from most difficult hole to least.
HANDICAP – Partial handicap (85%) as recommended by the USGA for a two player Best Ball event.
ELIGIBILTY – Governor’s Cup is open to all Poland Spring Members with active GHIN handicap.
PURSE – Net Winners will be awarded prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of Pro Shop Credit. All Pro Shop Credit must be used by October 15th. .
RULES OF GOLF – All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.
The Tournament Committee/Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the
Tournament Committee/Rules Committee in any matter is final.
Governor’s Cup
Saturday July 11 & Sunday July 12, 2026
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – The championship will consist of 36 holes of four-ball stroke play. Teams consisting of two players will play their own ball, with the low Net score counting for each hole.
REGISTRATION OPENS – June 11, 2026 at 10:00am
REGISTRATION CLOSES – July 9, 2026 at 10:00am.
Tee Times – Posted within 24 hours after registration closes.
Members can register by contacting the Pro Shop at (207)998-6002 or by clicking the link below and registering online through the Poland Spring Golf Genius portal. Members registering individually online must notify the Pro Shop of the other team member.
REGISTRATION LINK –
ENTRY FEE – $40.00 per player
TIES – In the event of a two-way tie, Tie will be broken from most difficult hole to least.
HANDICAP – Partial handicap (85%) as recommended by the USGA for a two player Best Ball event.
ELIGIBILTY – Governor’s Cup is open to all Poland Spring Members with active GHIN handicap.
PURSE – Net Winners will be awarded prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of Pro Shop Credit. All Pro Shop Credit must be used by October 15th. .
RULES OF GOLF – All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.
The Tournament Committee/Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the
Tournament Committee/Rules Committee in any matter is final.
Men’s, Ladies, Senior & Super Senior
Club Championships
Saturday July 18, 2026
Sunday July 19, 2026
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – The Club Championship will allow for a two-day, 36 Hole – Championship Stroke Play Tournament – Gross for all divisions. The winners will be considered our official “CLUB CHAMPION”.
REGISTRATION OPENS – June 18 at 10:00am
REGISTRATION CLOSES – July 15 at 10:00 am
TEE TIMES – Posted by Pro Shop Friday July 17, 2026
Members can register by contacting the Pro Shop at (207)998-6002 or by clicking the link below and registering online through the Poland Spring Golf Genius portal.
REGISTRATION LINK –
ENTRY FEE – $40.00 per player
TEES – Men’s Championship Flight – Blue Tees
Ladies Championship Flight – Red Tees
Senior Championship – White Tees
Super Senior Championship – Green Tees
TIES – Three Hole aggregate playoff starting on hole #1
HANDICAP – Gross
SCORE POSTING – Scores will be posted by the Committee as a Tournament round.
ELIGIBILTY – Club Championship is open to all Poland Spring Members with active GHIN handicap.
PURSE – Winners will be awarded prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of Pro Shop Credit. All Pro Shop Credit must be used by October 15th.
RULES OF GOLF – All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.
The Tournament Committee/Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee/Rules Committee in any matter is final.
Men’s, Ladies, Senior & Super Senior
Club Championships
Saturday July 18, 2026
Sunday July 19, 2026
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – The Club Championship will allow for a two-day, 36 Hole – Championship Stroke Play Tournament – Gross for all divisions. The winners will be considered our official “CLUB CHAMPION”.
REGISTRATION OPENS – June 18 at 10:00am
REGISTRATION CLOSES – July 15 at 10:00 am
TEE TIMES – Posted by Pro Shop Friday July 17, 2026
Members can register by contacting the Pro Shop at (207)998-6002 or by clicking the link below and registering online through the Poland Spring Golf Genius portal.
REGISTRATION LINK –
ENTRY FEE – $40.00 per player
TEES – Men’s Championship Flight – Blue Tees
Ladies Championship Flight – Red Tees
Senior Championship – White Tees
Super Senior Championship – Green Tees
TIES – Three Hole aggregate playoff starting on hole #1
HANDICAP – Gross
SCORE POSTING – Scores will be posted by the Committee as a Tournament round.
ELIGIBILTY – Club Championship is open to all Poland Spring Members with active GHIN handicap.
PURSE – Winners will be awarded prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of Pro Shop Credit. All Pro Shop Credit must be used by October 15th.
RULES OF GOLF – All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.
The Tournament Committee/Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee/Rules Committee in any matter is final.
Mid Summer ABCD Scramble
Sunday August 2, 2026
The Mid – Summer ABCD Scramble is open to all Poland Spring Members with active GHIN handicap.
The Mid – Summer ABCD will consist of an 18 hole four player scramble.
FORMAT: Each team member hits a tee shot on each hole. The team then collectively decides which of the four balls is in the best position to play next. After the team decides which ball is best, mark the position with a tee, each player retrieves their ball, and plays a shot from the new designated position. This procedure is repeated for each shot until a ball is holed. A player’s lie may be improved by one club length (no closer to the hole) through the green with the exception of hazards. For example, if you elect to play a ball from a sand trap, the player whose ball you have chosen to play must play the ball as it lies and then the other team members will be allowed to place the ball (no closer to the hole). Once players have reached the green, the ball may not be placed to improve a player’s lie (must be placed at spot where it lies). All putts must be holed out. No gimmies. Each member of the team must use his/her tee shot once.
TEAMS – Teams will be determined after the close of registration. Teams will be made by placing A’s from low to high, B’s from high to low, C’s from low to high and D’s from high to low. See chart below for more information.
TEE TIME – Assigned Tee Times starting at 7:00 am
PURSE – Top Gross team finishers will be awarded prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of Pro Shop Credit. All Pro Shop Credit should be used by October 15th. .
Poland Spring reserves the right to extend the deadline if the field is not full at the scheduled close time. Eligible Members can register by contacting the Pro Shop at (207)998-6002 or by clicking the link below and registering online through the Poland Spring Golf Genius portal.
REGISTRATION LINK –
ENTRY FEE – $25.00 per player, payable in the Pro Shop only.
MULLIGANS – $5.00 per player Available in Pro Shop, (1 Mulligan per player)
RULES OF GOLF – All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.
The Tournament Committee/Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee/Rules Committee in any matter is final.
2026 – 9:00 Shotgun
GORHAM, Maine – The University of Southern Maine Athletics Department is excited to host its 36th annual Husky Golf Classic, on August 4 at Poland Spring Golf Course and Resort. One of Maine’s most historic golf courses, Poland Spring is an 18-hole, par 71, championship layout with a slope of 125, measuring 6,178 yards.
This year’s classic will be played as a four-player scramble, beginning at 9am, with prizes for 1st-3rd gross and net scores. Additional prizes will be awarded for the longest drive (men and women) and closest to the pin (men and women). The event will also feature a 50/50 Raffle, auction and door prizes, a putting contest, raffle prizes, and a new car for a hole-in-one shot.
A barbeque lunch will be served at two locations on the course from 11am-1pm, and a full dinner will be served at the conclusion of the event along with the awarding of prizes.
GORHAM, Maine – The University of Southern Maine Athletics Department is excited to host its 36th annual Husky Golf Classic, on August 4 at Poland Spring Golf Course and Resort. One of Maine’s most historic golf courses, Poland Spring is an 18-hole, par 71, championship layout with a slope of 125, measuring 6,178 yards.
This year’s classic will be played as a four-player scramble, beginning at 9am, with prizes for 1st-3rd gross and net scores. Additional prizes will be awarded for the longest drive (men and women) and closest to the pin (men and women). The event will also feature a 50/50 Raffle, auction and door prizes, a putting contest, raffle prizes, and a new car for a hole-in-one shot.
A barbeque lunch will be served at two locations on the course from 11am-1pm, and a full dinner will be served at the conclusion of the event along with the awarding of prizes.
– Ryder Cup –
Sunday August 23, 2026
Two Person Team – Pick your own partner.
TEE TIMES – Pro Shop will assign tee times.
Members can register by contacting the Pro Shop at (207)998-6002 or by clicking the link below and registering online through the Poland Spring Golf Genius portal. Members registering individually online must notify the Pro Shop of the other team member.
REGISTRATION LINK –
ENTRY FEE – $25.00 per player
TEES – Assigned Tee Times / Players will play from their default tee.
FORMAT & HANDICAP
Two Player Team
Holes 1 – 6 – BEST BALL / 90% Handicap Allowance
Holes 7 – 12 – ALTERNATE SHOT / 40% of sum – selected drives
Holes 13 – 18 SCRAMBLE / 35% + 15%
ELIGIBILTY – Open to all Poland Spring Members with active GHIN handicap.
PURSE – Winners will be awarded prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of Pro Shop Credit. All Pro Shop Credit must be used by October 15th.
SCORE POSTING – No score posting – Team event
RULES OF GOLF – All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.
The Tournament Committee/Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee/Rules Committee in any matter is final.