Supporting Poland Fire & Rescue Benevolent Association.
9:00 Shotgun Start
Vision and legacy of the Gerber’s
“In 1977, brothers Saul and Phil Gerber were both members of the Maine Seniors. The Maine Seniors was the only senior golf association in the state and membership was limited to their member courses of Portland, Augusta, York and Martindale. The outside waiting list was ten years. They decided to do something about it so that their seniors friends from Riverside, Purpoodock and other courses in southern Maine would be able to play senior tournaments. They enlisted the help of Purpoodock members Joe Alberti and Buzzer Feeney and starter to sign up seniors from surrounding courses.
The first year courses were Riverside, Purpoodock, Willowdale, Biddeford-Saco, Cape Arundel, Webhannet, Gorham and York. The golf courses were almost empty on Tuesday’s and they welcomed the additional play. A light lunch was included with golf and forty-five years later the association and good times on the links still exist.
Saul passed away in 1993 and his son John assisted his uncle Phil in continuing to organize the tournaments. With the passing of Phil in 1996, John expanded the membership and added other golf courses in southern Maine and has run the tournaments for the past twenty-eight years.
I think, with my father’s vision, thousands of golfers, both amateur and professional, have enjoyed senior golf through the years.”
John Gerber, 2021
Mission: All proceeds (EVERY DOLLAR) will go to our local food banks.
We are working directly with the Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry and the Poland Food Bank to feed our neighbors.
Suzanne Grover, 73, of Norway, passed away on Jan. 10, 2018. A graduate of Gould Academy, she and her husband, Rupert were a founders of Grover Gundrilling, Inc., Suzanne’s generosity toward the needy was astounding. Almost every day you would find her picking up food in her big black SUV at Wal-mart to personally distribute the donated food to the food pantries.
Poland Spring will donate the course, carts and food to get us our way to raising lots of money for the two food banks!
Bring food (not water) and every pound of food you give you’ll get a raffle ticket for some great prizes!
8:30 AM Shotgun
Notice: 1st Tee Closed for Fireworks Presentation at 12:00PM
Dear Members and Guests,
Please be advised that the #1 tee will be temporarily closed to ensure safety during the upcoming fireworks presentation.
- Date: Sunday July 5, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Closed Areas: First Tee Closed at 12:00PM due to the proximity of the fireworks staging as ordered by local and state Fire & Safety officials.
- Reopening: The area will reopen following the conclusion and cleanup of the event.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to these safety measures. Enjoy the fireworks display, and thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Poland Spring Resort
Make golf part of your Independence Day celebration at Poland Spring Resort!
We’re expecting a busy holiday, so be sure to book your tee time early and enjoy the beauty of the course while celebrating America’s birthday.
Whether you’re here for the fireworks or the fairways, there’s no better way to spend the holiday.
Tee times will fill fast—don’t wait!
Independence Day
Poland Spring Resort Golf Course
Book your tee time: https://polandspringgolf.teesnap.net/
Let freedom swing!
9:00 Shotgun
8:00 Shotgun Start
Event Description
Would you like to run the 6 hr. event where the 2024 winner ran the 2nd fastest female attempt and 8th fastest attempt overall in the WHOLE country for the year according to Ultra Running Magazine?!? This course is built for records, PR’s, and backyard ultra style training,
Along the sleepy Route 26 in Western Maine, there lies a place that is world renowned for its magical healing waters. Over the course of 200 years, a small village has grown into a thriving community where the people are just as magical as the water under their feet. This is the town of Poland, Maine.
Trail Legs Run Coaching and Poland Parks & Rec. invite you to 6 at the Springs, a celebration of Poland’s unique small businesses and trails through a running event. Competitors will tour the historically registered rail trail at Waterhouse Brook located at the the base of Lower Range Pond. From there they will run to a turnaround in Mechanic Falls before crossing the scenic waterway back to the start line. This flat 4 mile loop will excite the speedster and the casual hiker alike as it passes multiple watersheds and possibly the most scenic beaver pond ever created along a wide, hard-packed trail.
As a timed event we will give recognition for all mileage earned. One loop. Two loops. Ten loops. The choice is yours and we hope you come ready to challenge yourself! This course is friendly for both the experienced and new runner/walker of all ages. And when you’re done, enjoy all the amazing products that our local businesses and sponsors offer.
Be sure to join us this June to see our amazing businesses and beautiful trail systems!
How do you participate?
You may sign up multiple participants under one account. If you wish to add additional family members or want your child 12 and under to be scored, please select “Add Participant” before you choose Checkout. All paid entries have an event shirt included!
6 at the Springs is a six hour endurance event. That means you can run as much distance as you want from 4 miles and up during that time period. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RUN THE ENTIRE SIX HOURS! Prizes will be awarded!
Another great feature is start times. We recognize not everyone is an 8am runner. Therefore we will have gun starts at 9am and 10am in addition to the 8am start. The 6 hour clock still stops at 2pm so if you plan to arrive later, be aware that the total time you will have available will be less than 6 hours. This is a great opportunity for the running parent to let the kids settle in before getting out for your race! Simply sign up as normal and show up when you can.