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Who is the only woman golfer to win three of the four major LPGA events in one season? According to the Grupo Mayan golf pros Pat Bradley achieved this feat in 1986 and her record remains unbroken. She is also one of the highest moneymakers in LPGA history, breaking records with her winnings during several different seasons.

Pat Bradley began golfing at the young age of 11. With her family´s support she won several amateur events in the New England area before attending college. In the early 1970´s, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, Bradley traveled from her home state of New Hampshire to play collegiate level golf for Florida International University. During her college golfing career she was named an All American player, one of the top titles at this level of play.

After finishing college, in 1974, Pat Bradley signed on with the LPGA. The Grupo Mayan golf experts tell us she played in LPGA events for two years before her first title in 1976. This win brought her worldwide attention and launched her golfing career.

The Grupo Mayan golf pros say Bradley´s fan base continued to grow as she continued to win events and titles. She truly shined during the late 1970´s and early 1980´s, winning many events and titles. Her many wins included the LPGA Open in 1981 and several other major LPGA golfing tournaments.

Bradley will always be remembered for the year she made history, say the Grupo Mayan pros. In 1986 Pat Bradley went in the record books after winning three of the four major LPGA events in this one season. She took first place honors at the du Maurier Classic, the Kraft Nabisco Classic, and the LPGA Championship tournament. Keeping her from a grand slam was her fifth place finish in the LPGA Open. The Grupo Mayan pros tell us that Bradley was also named the top moneymaker for the year and won as the LPGA´s lowest scorer of the year.

Pat Bradley continued to win event after event. Even when not winning, say the Grupo Mayan pros, she placed in the top five in almost every tournament. Sadly, in 1988 Pat Bradley fell victim to a serious condition known as Graves Disease. With dedication, drive, medical support, and the support of her fans Bradley continued to play competitively on the LPGA circuit. It was a difficult year for Bradley who posted no major wins.

1989, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, saw a rejuvenated Bradley win one major title and the following year she rose to the top three times. As her health improved her game improved. By 1991 she was once again in top form, winning four major titles. She also earned the LPGA Player of the Year award for the 1991 tournament season.

The Grupo Mayan pros tell an interesting story about Pat Bradley and her spot in the LPGA Hall of Fame. Her display at the LPGA Hall of Fame includes a brass cowbell. While this may seem an odd object for a golf display there is a story behind the cowbell. According to the Grupo Mayan pros, every time Bradley won an event or title her mother walked to her back porch in New Hampshire and rang this cow bell in celebration. The LPGA Hall of Fame allows Bradley´s fans to continue to celebrate her successful career.

Planning a winning golf holiday can be a lot of trouble.  You have to explore resorts, find out who has great courses, and find activities for the non- golfers traveling with you.  Add to these problems the fact everything will probably not go as planned and you may end up asking yourself if it is worth it!

The world famous Grupo Mayan resorts, Mexico´s premier golf destination, can solve all the hassles of planning a golfing holiday. The professional staff at each Grupo Mayan resort will assist you with all of your golf holiday planning requirements. One unique amenity Grupo Mayan offers our golfers is the ability to pre-book tee time before arriving for your vacation.  Just go to our golfing web site and make arrangements for tee times that work with your schedule.

In helping you plan the ultimate golfing holiday, professional Grupo Mayan staff members will help you schedule tee times, seminars, clinics, and classes with our onsite golfing pro. You may also schedule sessions at our Nicklaus Golfing Academies located at many of our resorts.  Grupo Mayan golf courses are designed for all levels of golfers, from the beginner to the pro.

Golf pro shops are located onsite at each resort.  Offering equipment and golf accessories, our pro shops are a great place to try out some of today´s newest golf gadgets.  A well-trained pro shop staff can show you the new equipment and help you find the right golf merchandise.

If you are traveling with children our resorts offer an outstanding Kid´s Club program onsite at each site. Children can play sports, swimming, and play golf and tennis.  Our golf and tennis pros offer special classes for kids to introduce them to the sport.

Grupo Mayan resorts wants to ensure that all of our guests have a wonderful time. All of our resorts have spas to pamper you and the non-golfing members of your group.  Our massage sessions are the perfect way to get rid of any kinks that are interfering with your game.

Other activities your entire group will enjoy while at one of our Grupo Mayan resorts include water sports such as scuba diving, jet skiing, windsurfing, and snorkeling.  These adventurous activities will appeal to you and all of your friends and family members.  You will also want to tour the local areas to learn the interesting culture of the local people and see the exotic sites of tropical Mexico.

Your whole group will enjoy delectable dinners and exciting nightlife.  All of our Grupo Mayan resorts have many first class restaurants on site serving wonderful gourmet food.  You and your group will also have late night fun in our clubs.  You will find all kinds of entertainment to keep you up late into the night.  Our clubs have everything from disco to traditional Mexican music for your enjoyment.

This Grupo Mayan holiday will be one like no other.  You will enjoy it all; from our great golf to our gourmet food, you will find everything about your Grupo Mayan holiday to be absolutely perfect.

The Grupo Mayan Mexican resorts offer great golf for all levels of players, from the beginner to the pro.  Our courses are designed with all players in mind.  The Grupo Mayan golf pros will help guests improve their golf game with seminars, clinics, and personal golf lessons.  Each of our Grupo Mayan resorts has an onsite golf pro that will be more than happy to work with you.

Many beginning golfers find themselves faced with an overabundance of choices when choosing golf equipment.  It can be intimidating when you do not know what to look for.  The Grupo Mayan pros would like to offer the beginning golfer some tips on finding your first set of golf clubs.

If you’re just starting out you can find cheap clubs, say our Grupo Mayan pros, to use as an beginning set before you purchase an expensive set of clubs.  You’re learning the game, so you don’t want to make big decisions on what type of clubs to buy yet. If you keep your ears open around the golf course or driving range, you may hear of someone who has a set that he or she is willing to sell. You can also ask whether the person has any information on clubs that could be sold cheaply. Go take a look at garage sales that have golf clubs for sale, or try the classified ads of your weekend newspaper. And, of course, you can check the Internet. You can hunt down the best buy you can find. Buy cheap golf clubs for now while you are discovering the game and finding your style. You will be better able to find the right golf clubs for you and your style of play after you know exactly what you need for your golf game.

The Grupo Mayan pros encourage you to try all sorts of clubs during this learning period.  You can borrow from friends and ask their advice.  Most golfers love to share what they know with a beginner.  Try clubs with steel shafts, graphite shafts, bigheaded clubs, cast clubs, forged clubs, and cavity-backed clubs when you are searching for the perfect club for you.  All these choices may seem overwhelming, but it is better to try everything up front and then be able to make the best decisions when it comes to buying your clubs. Remember that you are in your experimental stage. Try out all of the clubs you can get your hands on so you can judge for yourself whether they feel good.

Once you feel that you are beginning to understand what type of player you are it will be time to purchase your own clubs.  The Grupo Mayan pros urge you to go to a golf shop to buy your first set of clubs.   The trained staff at the golf store will be able to explain unique features of each club and help you get the best clubs for you and your golf game.  Good luck and enjoy the game!

Grupo Mayan´s Mexican resorts are a golfer´s paradise!  You will that each of our luxurious resorts offer many choices for play while you are our guest.  The golf pros at each Grupo Mayan resort offer clinics and individual instruction to help you improve your game.  As an added help, the Grupo Mayan pros offer you the following advice on choosing the perfect clubs.

Do you frequently hit unruly shots even though you think that you struck it perfectly? Those odd hits are almost certainly the result of the clubs you are using. They are not correctly fitted for you. It could be anything from grip size to shaft flex or a combination of factors. It is likely that three fourths of the golf clubs in use today by golfers are not suitable for the player using them!

Over the years your physical characteristics and playing ability will change. Age, strength, height, weight, stature, flexibility, and skill level all affect your performance. Over a lifetime of golf you will almost certainly need to change your clubs at least 6 times!

Custom fitted golf clubs offer you a set of clubs to match your own distinctive swing, enabling you to play to your potential. Custom fitted golf clubs can improve your distance, precision and consistency; custom fitted golf clubs can also reduce your handicap.

Is there certain golf club in your bag that you just don’t get on with? Then it is likely that this club is not matched with the other clubs in the set.  The Grupo Mayan pros tell us that as important as fit is to a golf club, matched clubs are just as important. It is important that all the clubs in your bag are matched. Every club should feel the same to swing as any other club in your bag.

The Grupo Mayan pros warn that it is not unusual for the woods, particularly the driver, to be from a different manufacturer than the irons. Wedges are also often different makes. It is important when you purchase you clubs to make sure it will match the rest of your set

To play to your true potential, have your clubs checked to make sure that they are fitted correctly to your unique swing and every club in set is matched for playability. Once the clubs all feel the same and work with your swing you will play much more consistently.

If all of this advice seems overwhelming, the Grupo Mayan golf staff suggests you attend a golf clinic or ask for help at your local sports store or golf pro shop.  Clinics and golf stores have professionals on staff that will be able to help with any questions you have concerning golf clubs and golfing equipment.

The Grupo Mayan golf professionals hope that this advice will help you at the time of choosing the perfect clubs.  Remember to look for clubs that fit your body type and clubs that are matched.  Happy golfing!

The Luxurious Grupo Mayan Mexican resorts are world famous for our first class golf courses.  Golf lovers return again and again to play on our golf courses and attend our training classes and seminars.  As you prepare for your Grupo Mayan golf vacation our golf pros have some great golfing advice for you.

Our pros tell us that having the right golf ball can make it easier to hit great shots and will help improve your golf game. There are as many different balls on the market today as there are different types of golf clubs. Our Grupo Mayan pros say that there are three categories of golf balls to look for. Two-piece golf balls, three-piece golf balls, and four-piece golf balls are the type of golf balls from which you will be choosing. The type of ball you need will depend on what level of golf player you are and want to be.

The one-piece golf ball is made from a solid material and is normally used on the range as a practice ball. The Grupo Mayan pros explain that one-piece golf balls are sometimes used by beginners. Although it is very resilient and reasonably priced it doesn’t give you much distance.

The two-piece ball has a hard rubber core and is covered in plastic. On the cover, you will find dimples to help the ball travel further. The two-piece balls are good for distance making them the best choice for the beginning golfer. Two-piece golf balls are also a good choice if you are trying to improve your long shot. Knowing your strong and weak points is important when choosing the right golf ball.

The three-piece golf ball also has a large rubber core, but then it has a thin layer of plastic under the cover. Some three-piece balls come with a liquid center, are covered with wound up leather or rubber, and have a cover of hard plastic or rubber. These balls are not used for distance but are perfect for backspin and control. The three-piece ball is the best choice for the golfer that has a good game, is very consistent, and wants to improve his game.

The newest golf ball is the four-piece golf ball, which is a good combination of a two and three-piece golf balls. They are intended for the golfer who is looking for distance off the tee and good ball control.  The disadvantage of these four piece balls is the expense.  They are priced very high according to the Grupo Mayan pros.

One other consideration you should make when purchasing golf balls is the condition of the course you will be playing. The condition of the golf course will require a golf ball to with the right characteristics for optimum play. If the course has been rainy you will need a ball that will travel far and have less spin. If you are playing on a solid, dry course look for a ball that will land soft and spin.

The Grupo Mayan resort staff hopes the above information on golf balls will be useful to you.  We look forward to seeing you on your next golf holiday.

The fabulous Grupo Mayan Mexican resorts are the perfect place for a golf vacation. Our famous golf courses and well-appointed resorts are home to golf lovers from all over the world.  As you prepare for your Grupo Mayan golf vacation our Grupo Mayan golf pros have wonderful tips and tricks to share with you.

The Grupo Mayan golf pros urge all golfers to wear a golf glove. If you have never used a golf glove before, try one and see how much better you can grip the club. You will have more control of your club and therefore you will be able to swing with more control.

Only one glove is used; on the left hand for right handed golfers and on the right hand for left handed golfers. You have probably seen the pros take their golf glove off to putt. This is because putting uses “sense”, or feeling, to get the right distance and line and if you wear a glove to putt you will not have that “sense”.

The Grupo Mayan pros report that leather is the most popular material for the golf glove.  Leather helps you grip the club perfectly and is also moisture resistant and ought to stay soft for a long time.

Synthetic materials are sometimes used in pieces of a leather glove. It is used for the joints of the fingers and is more flexible than leather. Gloves that are completely synthetic are lightweight, and breathable.

The all-weather types of golf gloves are generally used in hot conditions. They are water resistant and are breathable. When wet they offer a better handgrip. Some all-weather gloves have a thicker outer cover to keep your hand warm in cold conditions.

While at our Grupo Mayan resorts you will be in a tropical environment but when you return home you may need winter or thermal golf gloves to keep your fingers warm during cold winter months.

The Grupo Mayan golf staff says to be aware that there is no such thing as one size fits all. It is very important that the glove fits you well. Sizes vary from standard to XX large.

Most golf stores and golf pro shops sell golf gloves and you will find on- line stores that also offer golf gloves. You will discover brands such as Callaway, Nike, Wilson, Adidas, Etonic, and Footjoy at most golf stores.  All of these brands make a wide variety of gloves in varying sizes and of different materials.

Our Grupo Mayan pros hope you can now see that the golf glove is important to your golf game. Golf gloves will help you grip the club more securely and improve your game. If you have any further questions about golf gloves and their fit you can get help from your local sports store or pro shop.  These stores will have trained staff who can outfit you with a perfect fit.

The Grupo Mayan golf pros look forward to having you play our pristine golf courses on your next vacation!

The Grupo Mayan Mexican resorts are fortunate to be the home of several Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses. These professionally designed courses offer golfers of all abilities the opportunity for some great golfing. No matter if you are a beginner or pro the Grupo Mayan golf courses will challenge you.  Each Grupo Mayan resort also has golf pros onsite to help our guests with their golf game.

Jack Nicklaus is not only a golf course designer. Our Grupo Mayan golf pros consider him a golf legend. Born in 1940, Jack Nicklaus is a native of Ohio.  He first picked up a golf club at the age of ten and two years later he began playing league golf in his age category.  Many people who knew him at that age, friends, family members, and other golfers, say Jack Nicklaus was born a golfer. The game of golf came naturally to him, like piano might to a musical genius.  By the Jack Nicklaus was in his early twenties he was a professional golfer.

Jack Nicklaus spent over forty years on the professional golf circuit.  During this time he won an amazing number of matches.  The Grupo Mayan pros say that Jack Nicklaus won 113 world tournaments during his professional golfing career.  All together, the winnings from his tournament victories total over eight million dollars.  Jack Nicklaus became a “hall of famer” in 1974 when he became a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Jack Nicklaus is a dedicated family man, say the Grupo Mayan pros.  He is married, to Barbara, and has five lovely children.  His family frequently cheered him on during his many tournaments, and he always thanked them for their support.  He is now the proud grandfather of over 15 grandchildren.

Jack Nicklaus has turned his love of golf into a growing business. He has a golf clothing company and a line of golf equipment. He is a world known golf course designer and several Grupo Mayan golf courses are designed by him.  He also designed the famous golf course that is home to the Master´s tournament each year.

Jack Nicklaus has, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, used his fame and golf expertise to help many people. He has a great love of children and has founded a Children´s Hospital. He hosts many golf tournaments and charity events to raise money for children´s charities.

Jack Nicklaus has come a long way from the ten year old that first held a golf club. He has made a great golfing career for himself and once retired, turned his golf knowledge and skill toward business and helping others.  Jack Nicklaus is one of the most well known and well respected golfers of his time.

The Grupo Mayan resorts are fortunate to be home to the Jack Nicklaus Golf Academy.  Our guests can reserve sessions at the golf academy while on holiday. Each session is taught by our world class golf experts and golfers will have a great time learning to improve their game.

The Grupo Mayan Mexican resorts are the country´s premier golfing destination. Our wonderful guests come from all over the world to play on our beautiful and challenging golf courses. Each of our golf resorts has golf pros on site who will give your tips on how to improve your golf game. We also offer our guests the opportunity to participate in many seminars and golf classes.

The Grupo Mayan golf pros keep up with what is happening in the world of golf. They are very impressed with the determination of Tiger Woods. The Grupo Mayan pros feel he exemplifies what makes a golfer a great golfer. All of our guests can learn from Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods first grabbed a golf club at the age of two, and never let go. According to the Grupo Mayan pros is considered a natural golfer, much like a child who is a piano prodigy.  At age three Tiger Woods was able to shoot on par with many adults and by five he had begun appearing on television and in magazines.  By the time Tiger Woods was fifteen he was the youngest United States Junior Amateur Golf Champion and was well on his way to a professional career.  While in his teens, Southern California twice voted him their amateur player of the year. Tiger Woods completed high school and headed to college to play more golf. The lure of the pro circuit became too sweet, and Tiger and his family thought he was ready, so Tiger Woods left college after his first two years. He immediately went pro.

So what does this have to offer Grupo Mayan guests?  Our guests can benefit from Tiger Woods exceptional examples. He is a master of discipline and concentration. He game definitely reflects these traits say the Grupo Mayan pros.  Tiger Woods does not go onto a course unless he feels he is prepared and ready for a tournament. Golfers may notice that Tiger Woods plays far fewer tournaments than most professional golfers on the pro golfing circuit.  There is a reason for this. According to the Grupo Mayan pros, Tiger Woods plays fewer tournaments so he will be his best in the ones he does play.

Tiger Woods is constantly working to improve his game.  He can be found on the course most days working on areas of his game he feels are lacking.  He seeks the help and advice of many other pros and golf instructors.  By playing in fewer tournaments he is able to perfect his game and be in the best shape for the ones he does play.  Many commentators have reflected that Tiger Woods looks almost robotic when on the course. This, say the Grupo Mayan pros, is because he gives his full concentration to the game.  When he is on the golf course his mind is on the course with him. While he may think a few holes ahead he certainly doesn´t worry about the one he just completed. That, say the Grupo Mayan pros, is how to play good golf.

The Grupo Mayan Mexican resorts host hundreds of golfers and their friends and families every year.  Our fabulous resorts each have one or two golf courses that offer excellent challenges to all golfers. Our Grupo Mayan pros are the best in the business, and offer many learning opportunities for all golfers. From golf academies to private lessons you will find what you need at Grupo Mayan.

As the holidays approach, the Grupo Mayan pros have some great ideas for golfing gifts.  Of course, say the Grupo Mayan pros, the best gift you can give the golfer you love is a holiday at one of our Grupo Mayan golf resorts. A holiday with us will include luxurious accommodations and great golf every day. Our reservationists are ready to help you book a holiday at anytime.  You can also reserve tee times ahead of your vacation! Just go to our online golf site and pick times that fit your vacation schedule.

For other golfers you will be buying for the Grupo Mayan pros have gift ideas in all price ranges.  Golf balls and golf tees make cute gifts for a business associate of fellow golfer. Wrapped in a basket or box, or even wrapped in a golf towel with a bow, golf tees and golf balls are a very affordable gift.

There are many videos, DVD´s and books on becoming a better golfer. These make great gift ideas for any golfer because everyone has parts of their golf game that need help.  You will find books and DVD´s that are specific for certain aspects of the game and general interest books and DVD´s.

If you live near a golf pro shop or a sports store, say the Grupo Mayan pros, a gift card might be the perfect gift for the golfers you know.  Gift cards will allow the recipient to buy just what they need. The great thing about gift cards is that they can be purchased in for different amounts according to your budget. All golfers love picking out their equipment and will love the gift of a gift card.

According to the Grupo Mayan pros, you will find many “funny” golf gifts on the market.  There are golf gag gifts for both men and women and some of them are very funny. They can be found in department stores and sports stores.

The Grupo Mayan pros do not advise you to buy golf clubs as gifts. Golf clubs are a personal choice and the golfer will need clubs that fit his body type and playing style. If someone you know has asked for golf clubs, the best idea would be to them a gift card or gift certificate to a local pro shop or sports store.

The Grupo Mayan pros hope the above tips for golf gifts have helped. It is important to keep in mind the person you are buying for when choosing any gift, especially golf gifts.  Golfers are an appreciative bunch and will love whatever you choose for them.

The Grupo Mayan resorts of Mexico offer golfers from all over the world the vacation of a lifetime.  Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned pro you will find courses and difficulty levels to match your needs.  Here are some tips on golf for the beginning golfer, (and the expert who needs a reminder or two), from the Grupo Mayan.

•      Don´t spend a long time pondering your shot.  Have confidence and swing.  If you think about the shot too much you will most likely miss the ball!
•      Don´t forget the follow through on your swing.  Most new golfers are so concerned about the front end of their swing they don´t even follow through.  Look back and make sure your hand is in the “hitchhiker” position, with thumb up, on your follow through.
•      Get in golf shape.  You do not have to train for a muscle man competition to be physically fit for golf.  Exercises that strengthen your arms and back will help improve your swing and backswing.  You will be amazed at the improvement in your swing after a few weeks of exercise.
•      It is important to also exercise your trunk and leg muscles. These muscles are used during your swing and as you shift weight from foot to foot in your stance.  Squats are a great way to build leg muscles. All Grupo Mayan resorts have fitness facilities for working out while on vacation.
•      As you practice in anticipation of your vacation set daily goals.  Make plans to concentrate on one area of your game at a time.  You made need to work on your swing, your stance, speed, balance, or all of these and more.  Even seasoned golfers need constant practice in all areas of the game.
•      Practice golfing through different kinds of hazards.  Grupo Mayan golf courses offer many types of hazards from white sand to jungle undergrowth.  You will want to learn techniques for avoiding these traps.
•     Do not rely on golf aids.  Golf aids exist for every aspect of the game.  They are available to correct your stance, improve your swing, and just about everything else.  Professionals suggest that beginners perfect their game naturally before trying aids.  When you do try any golf aid make sure to read several reviews of the product to see what others think of its usefulness.   Use only one aid at a time.

All golfers are concerned with inconsistencies in their game.  They worry about their swing and their slice.  The Grupo Mayan resorts offer guests the opportunity to learn from an onsite pro or attend sessions at a Nicklaus Golf Academy.  No matter what your level of ability you will benefit from the professional instruction available.  You will pick up new tricks and tips that will improve your game.

The professional Grupo Mayan staff will assist you in arranging the perfect golf vacation at one of our luxurious resorts.  Everything, including tee times and classes, can be planned before your arrival leaving you free to begin your vacation upon arrival.