Grupo Mayan Golf Lovers

The Grupo Mayan resorts are home to some of the best and most beautiful golf courses in the world. We host players from across the world who holiday with us to play on our courses and work with our outstanding Grupo Mayan professionals.

The Grupo Mayan professionals are frequently asked to help beginning golfers understand the game. They work with beginners to help them with their golf swings, learn the ins and outs of the golf game, and learn the etiquette of golf.

The Grupo Mayan golf professionals say that one of the most important lessons they share with all of our guests is etiquette on the putting green. After a long drive to the green many golfers relax once they arrive at the green, especially if they met up with other golfers.

Here are tips shared by the Grupo Mayan golf professionals on putting green etiquette.

• The first thing every golfer should know is that it is his responsibility to repair any marks he leaves on the green say the Grupo Mayan golf professionals. It is important to leave the green in good playing conditions for the players who come next. If you see divots left by previous golfers it is a great idea to repair them also urge the Grupo Mayan professionals.
• Before you leave the green use your putter to tap down the spike marks left by your golf shoes. The Grupo Mayan golf professionals say that many golfers do not realize that their shoes cause damage to putting greens.
• The Placement of balls on the green is extremely important. Grupo Mayan professionals urge golfers to make sure they are aware of ball placement. The line the golf ball follows to the hole is called the putting and golfers must stay away from this imaginary line.
• t is a good idea to mark the spot where your golf ball lands with a marker. This keeps balls off of the green while other golfers are putting.
• Golfers whose ball has landed furthest from the hole on the putting green should put first.
• And, say the Grupo Mayan golf professionals, tend the putting green flag for other golfers.

A final piece of advice from the Grupo Mayan golf professionals: Keep as quite as possible while others are putting. Unnecessary noise will break a golfers concentration.

The Grupo Mayan golf pros enjoy having a good time. We know our guests also love to have fun and asked our golf pros for advice on throwing the ultimate golf lovers party.

• Create a golf themed invitation, it can be sent by email or regular mail. Ask guests to please RSVP so you can plan accordingly.
• Most golfers really like beer. The Grupo Mayan golf pros suggest taking galvanized steel garbage cans to ice down your brew. Fill the cans half way with clean packing materials. Place a heavy-duty garbage bag in the garbage can over the fill materials. Fill the plastic bag with ice 30 minutes before your guests arrive. Add cold beer to the ice. This will allow the beer to remain chilled throughout the party. Plan to also have soda and water on hand for guests who do not want beer.
• Provide a variety of beers urge the Grupo Mayan golf pros. It will be fun for guests to taste brews from all over the world. Places where golf is popular, such as Ireland and Scotland, make great beers that your guests will enjoy.
• One activity the Grupo Mayan golf pros enjoy is cap flipping. Place a bucket in a central location so your guests can show off their cap flipping techniques with their beer caps. It will provide great entertainment during your party and is a great icebreaker.
• Designate a golfing area. You can easily create a putting green or mini golf area. Plan to have contests such as a hole in one contest. Astroturf is inexpensive and you can place it on the ground to create your green.
• For crafty golfers, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, you can set up an area with golf balls, sharpies, and stickers. Guests can decorate their own golf balls.
• Don’t forget to include golf ideas in your party décor. The Grupo Mayan golf pros suggest placing bowls of golf tees and golf balls on tables. A large fishbowl filled with golf balls and artfully placed flowers will make a great centerpiece. Party stores have entire sections filled with golf decorating items.
• Make sure to give each guest a golf themed gift bag when they leave. Party stores carry bags with golfing designs and you can fill them with sunscreen, balls, tees, gloves, and other small golfing items.

The Grupo Mayan golf professionals are asked by many new golfers what a golf handicap card is and if they need one. A Golf handicap card, report the Grupo Mayan golf professionals, verifies your handicap index. Most countries, such as England and the United states, issue their own golf handicap cards. In the United States They are issued by the United States Golf Association. According to the Grupo Mayan golf professionals, golfers will need to present their golf handicap card before playing in tournaments, amateur or local.

The Golf handicap card is a true measure of how well a golfer can perform and measures his ability. The card is used to make play fair between all levels of golfers. In the United States the United States Golfing Association has developed a specific formula that is used to calculate a player´s handicap. Local golfing associations and golf clubs can be certified to calculate handicaps for their members and issue golf handicap cards.

The Grupo Mayan golf professionals have the following tips for acquiring your golf handicap card.

• Becoming a member of a golf club or association is the first step in achieving a handicap card says the Grupo Mayan golf professionals.
• Post five scores that have been verified with your golf association. The Grupo Mayan pros warn that all scores posted must have been played following the association´s rules. In the United States golfers must follow the USCA rules.
• You will be issued a handicap card after the next USGA revision date. Your USGA golf handicap card will be issued by your golfing association for the USGA. The Grupo Mayan golf professionals say you can check online to find their next revision dates.
• After you have received your golf handicap card you must continue to post your golf scores on a regular basis. Your local association, say the Grupo Mayan pros, will post your top 10 scores on a regular basis. Every time your handicap index score changes you will receive a new card from you local association.

The Grupo Mayan golf professionals tell us that more and more golf associations are using technology, like computers, to help calculate indexes and posting them on the internet for easy access. Your local association will inform you of their specific procedures and whether they will very you index online or by the traditional paper method.

The Grupo Mayan resorts are home to some of the best golfing in the world. Guests love to holiday at Grupo Mayan resorts and play on our professionally designed championship courses and work with our renowned golf pros.

Many Grupo Mayan guests have asked how to regrip a golf club. Being able to regrip your own clubs, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, can save you lots of money. With a little easy instruction you will be able to completely regrip all of your clubs.

Before you begin, suggest the Grupo Mayan golf pros, it is a good idea to collect the necessary supplies. You will need one little plastic cup, solvent, grips, and double-sided tape.

The first step in regriping your own golf clubs is to take the old grip off. The Grupo Mayan golf pros say the best way to do this is to place the grip in a vise and clamp down on it. To protect your golf club you can wrap an old towel around the club before placing it in the vice. With a sharp knife you can slice into the grip being sure to cut deep enough to reach the shaft. Once the cut is made you will be able to peel away the grip from the club’s shaft. Use a utility blade to remove any residual sticky tape or glue.

The next step, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, is cleaning the club’s shaft. Use your solvent to remove any debris or residual tape left on the shaft. Our pros use light fluid but any solvent will work as long as it evaporates quickly. After you have cleaned the shaft you must dry it completely with a cloth.

The 3rd step involves wrapping your club’s shaft with your double-sided tape. Only apply the double-sided tape to the shaft area, do not place the tape down the length of the entire club. Any store that carries golf equipment, such as a pro shop or sports store, will have double-sided tape available for purchase.

According to the Grupo Mayan golf pros once the double sided tape has been applied you should lubricate the tape with a little of your solvent. While the tape is lubricated attach your new grip by pushing it firmly onto the shaft. Do not let the lubricant dry before placing the grip on the shaft.

Once you have the grip on, say the Grupo Mayan pros, you have finished regriping the club. Move on and regrip each club and then allow them to set overnight before use.

The Grupo Mayan resorts have onsite pros to help beginning and advanced golfers improve their golfing game. Grupo Mayan guests can schedule one on one lessons with our golf pros or attend scheduled golfing seminars and classes.

The Grupo Mayan golf pros are familiar with the latest golfing technology. Using this technology, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, can significantly approve your golfing game.

One of the most important golfing tips from the Grupo Mayan pros concerns golf clubs. If you are ready to step up your game you may need to upgrade your golf club set. Older clubs and cheaper clubs will not allow you to play your best.

The Grupo Mayan golf pros say you do not have to spend much money to get a great set of golf clubs. Several golf club manufacturers have programs where the buy back used golf clubs, certify them, and resale them. This is a great way to find inexpensive golf clubs.

Golf shoes are also important for a good game say the Grupo Mayan golf pros. Shoes that do fit well can be very uncomfortable. You will not play your best golf game if you are suffering from blisters and sore feet. Remember, say the Grupo Mayan pros, 18-holes is a long way to walk. By ensuring your golf shoes fit well you will be comfortable on the course.

Many stores have computerized fitting devices. A golfer can place his foot on the computerized footpad and have his foot scanned. This will determine the perfect size for your golf shoes.

Don’t forget to think about your socks warn the Grupo Mayan golf pros. It is common to sweat during play and you will want thick cotton socks that are designed to wick sweat away from the skin.

To make sure you get a great grip on your golf clubs at all times invest in a good pair of golfing clubs. Gloves, say the Grupo Mayan pros, will keep your hands from slipping while you are playing.

There are also many other accessories that are designed to help a golfer improve his game. The Grupo Mayan golf pros will be happy to discus new advances in golfing equipment with Grupo Mayan guests.
Remember, you can stop by the Grupo Mayan golf pro shop at any time to schedule time with our world-class golf pros.

The Grupo Mayan resorts have been fortunate to host several national golf tournaments on our beautiful golf courses. Golfers come from all over the world to compete and fans come from everywhere to cheer their favorites on to victory. The Grupo Mayan golf pros offer our guests the following etiquette tips for golf fans watching a game from the sidelines.

• The most importance advice, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, is to watch quietly. Golfers must concentrate on each and every shot. In order to do so they require silence from the fans.
• Never have your cell phone turned on during a golf game. While watching the game you can set your cell phone to vibrate or silent suggest the Grupo Mayan golf pros. The same advice holds true for pagers and other electronic devices.
• Never take photographs with a flash warn the Grupo Mayan golf pros. Even during the day a flash can reflect off of a golfer´s eye and cause him to miss his shot. This distraction can also present safety concerns if a ball is hit incorrectly and veers off course.
• Make sure to stay off the playing area. During golf tournaments most clubs designate areas where golf fans can safely watch the game. Stay on marked paths and don´t attempt to walk across the fairways.
• Some fans, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, will be sitting behind the ropes that mark the course. Never stand in front of seated fans as you will block their view of the game. Standing fans should always position themselves behind seated fans.
• Walk slowly with the crowd. At times the fan area can become crowed. Do not attempt to push your way through urge the Grupo Mayan golf pros. This type of behavior will be seen as rude.

The Grupo Mayan golf pros also urge golf fans to always to be respectful and courteous to golfers, club employees, tournament officials, and other fans. Do not attempt to stand on the green or leave the roped areas to get on the course.

You should dress in a comfortable manner. The basic fan ìuniformî is khakis, (shorts or pants), and a polo shirt. If the weather is cool be sure to bring a sweater or jacket. You will be outside for a long time so apply sunscreen before and during the game. Above all, say the Grupo Mayan golf pros, have a great time!

Many of our guests who come to Grupo Mayan resorts are enjoying their vacation through our excellent golf vacation packages. They received great deals through these packages, where they can combine the sport they love and an amazing vacation in one of the best spots in the world. The following are some golf improvement tips formulated by our Grupo Mayan golf experts to help existing enthusiasts and those who want to learn the game.

• Golf is a game where you do not need to be relaxed. Learn to play whether you are relaxed or not. This can give you that competitive edge.
• Improve your techniques through positive self-talk. A positive attitude can really work and improve anything in life;  including your game.
• Practice, practice, practice. Do this as often as you can and work on specific weakness areas, whether it is your swing or your put, and improve on them every time.
• The best way to learn and improve your game is to take lessons from good golfers. Our Grupo Mayan golf professionals at our resorts and clubs would be very willing to help.
• Aside from technique, develop your body and muscles as well. Focus on your trunk and legs to give you more power for your swings and drives.
• Watching instructional videos on golf can be very beneficial in improving your game. You can get different useful techniques through these videos. Our Grupo Mayan golf experts can give you recommendations on what video to choose.
• There are several golf gadgets that are new in the market and are aimed in getting your techniques improved. Ask our Grupo Mayan golf experts to learn more about these gadgets and how you can use them to improve your game.
• Our golf experts at Grupo Mayan resorts noted that most beginner golfers are focusing much at their swings and drives. However, our experts say that they should also work on their putting techniques. Many are overlooking this area but this is one of the most important parts of the game.
• Swinging is not about how fast you swing your club. A constant rhythm is what you should develop.
• Another area to focus on is the backswing. Keep your weight on the inside of your right foot when you do a backswing.

There are several other techniques in playing that can improve your game of golf. Our Grupo Mayan experts recommend that you continue to research on these techniques, but also advice that you practice consistently as this is the most effective way to improve.

The Grupo Mayan resorts are home to Mexico’s premier golf courses. Each of our luxury resorts has a championship course designed by golf professionals for guests to enjoy. We also offer the services of our onsite pros to all of our golfing guests.

Grupo Mayan golf professionals are often asked for advice on cleaning golf clubs. While this may seem like a simple process, golfers who spend big bucks on their golf clubs want to make sure they protect them by cleaning them correctly.

Almost all golf clubs are made of metal say the Grupo Mayan golf professionals. The term “woods” is a misnomer and dates back to when actual wooden clubs were used by golfers. Metal golf clubs require special care to keep them in playing condition. The Grupo Mayan professionals offer guests the following cleaning tips:

•    The grooves on golf clubs can be extremely dirty. It is important to clean them out both before and after a round of golf. The Grupo Mayan golf professionals suggest cleaning the grooves on your golf clubs with a soft bristle brush or a golf tee from your bag. You can then wipe the dirt off with a towel.

•    Golf clubs must be keep dry at all times to avoid becoming rusty say the Grupo Mayan golf professionals. Golf clubs come with a water resistant coating but can still fall victim to damaging rust. Every time you clean your clubs make sure you dry them completely. You should also have a waterproof bag cover to keep your clubs dry if you get caught in the rain.

•    Don’t wait to clean your golf clubs warn the Grupo Mayan professionals. Make it a point to clean every club used as soon as your round of golf is over.

•    When washing your golf clubs make sure to wash the grips of each club. Oil will get on your grips each time you play, especially in humid conditions. Grips should be washed using a mix of soap and water.

•    The Grupo Mayan golf professionals say it is important to always keep you golf clubs covered. This will protect them from accidental dings and dents. Some parts of your golf club, particularly the face of the club, are very thin. An accidental bump can crack the club.

Taking care of your golf clubs will increase their life say the Grupo Mayan golf professionals.

The Grupo Mayan Mexican resorts are a favorite of golfers from around the world. Our onsite golf pros work with both beginning and advanced golfers to help improve their golf game.

Many beginning golfers, say the Grupo Mayan golf professionals, have concerns over buying the right golf clubs. There are hundreds of choices and any golfer can become overwhelmed when trying to decide which clubs to purchase.

The Grupo Mayan golf professionals urge beginning golfers to purchase inexpensive golf clubs. Many beginners can either borrow golf clubs from friends or buy second hand clubs. You definitely do not want to spend large amounts of money on golf clubs until you are familiar with the game and know just what you need.

Second hand golf clubs can be found in a variety of places. The Grupo Mayan golf professionals suggest looking for used clubs at your local pro shop, in the newspaper, or at second hand stores. Even yard Sales sometimes have second hand golf clubs for sale.

While you are learning the game of golf you should try as many different types of clubs as possible say the Grupo Mayan golf professionals. Ask your club pro, the Grupo Mayan professionals, and other golfers for advice on which clubs work best for them. You will want to try the following types of clubs before making a final decision:

• Steel shaft clubs
• Big headed clubs
• Graphite shaft clubs
• Special cast clubs
• Cavity back clubs
• Forged clubs

The Grupo Mayan golf professionals say that trying all of these different clubs will give you a better idea of what will work for you. Different clubs weigh differently and hit differently.

The Grupo Mayan golf professionals also suggest asking at your local pro shop for specific advice. Your pro shop will have clerks trained in helping golfers choose clubs. These clerks will be aware of the latest developments in golfing equipment and are a great source of information.

Don’t be afraid to keep using your second hand golf clubs for a while say the Grupo Mayan golf professionals. The longer you use these second hand clubs the more you will know about your style of play before spending large amounts of money on new clubs.

The Grupo Mayan golf professionals will be happy to share their knowledge of golf clubs with all of our guests.

Stop by the Grupo Mayan pro shop at any time to meet and work with the Grupo Mayan golf professionals.

The Grupo Mayan resorts are extremely proud to offer our guests the services of world-renowned golf pros at each Grupo Mayan location. Our pros work with all levels of golfers, from beginners to advanced, to help improve their golf game.

Golf is not an easy game to learn say the Grupo Mayan professionals. It requires dedication and practice. They offer the following basic golf tips for beginners.

• Arrive at the club early. Getting to the golf course early will give you a chance to get your bearings and calm any jitters you might be experiencing say the Grupo Mayan professionals.
• Warm up as soon as you arrive on the course. Every golfer should have a warm up routine he follows before every game. Rushing directly into the game is never a good idea. Your warm up time will loosen you up and help you focus on the upcoming game.
• Don´t rush your game or your opponents say the Grupo Mayan golf professionals. Golf is a very enjoyable sport. Relax and enjoy it during your golf game.
• A golf game can last a long time warn the Grupo Mayan golf professionals. Be sure to pack a few healthy snacks to enjoy during the game. Fresh fruit, crackers, and nutrition bars can easily be carried along with you to enjoy during your game. Also make sure to drink plenty of fluids, (not just beer). Water will keep you hydrated while you play.
• Don´t become stressed if you make a bad swing. It happens to everyone say the Grupo Mayan golf professionals. Be patient and take your time with each swing. Rushing is the number one reason golfers make a bad swing according to the Grupo Mayan professionals.
• Develop your own pre shot warm up. Before each shot you will want to consider alignment and swing speed. Also include a warm up swing or two. The Grupo Mayan golfers say this short trick can make a huge difference in your golf game. Also going through he same pre shot routine will give you time to focus and be comforting.

Don´t end your golf game with the final hole, urge the Grupo Mayan golf professionals. Take time after each game to review what worked and what didn´t. Practice the swings you were having difficulty with and ask the advice of your opponents.