Enjoying a game of golf at the Grupo Mayan
Thursday, May 8th, 2008Playing a few rounds of gulf while at the granmayan has never been easier. The area of Puerto Vallarta has in recent years been becoming an excellent golf aficionados paradise. In the few short years that it has existed, they have managed to elevate the standards of golf in Mexico with their innovative upscale golf amenities and their magnificent yet exclusive country club.
Creating this most stimulating of championship golf courses within the country of Mexico was a challenge that was officially presented to Von Hagge, Baril and Smelek who as a team had designed over two hundred golf courses worldwide. Most of the granmayan golfer’s who partake of the course have outwardly stated that it matches if not surpasses any championship course constructed in America.
This memorable golfing experience commences upon your appearance at the entryway to the golf club house where you pass through a very tall and impressive masonry and stone archway that vaguely resembles an ancient Mayan temple in design. Most impressive to Grupo Mayan visitors is the fact that a live Bengal tiger is permanently living on the premises in his own secure area.
El Tigre’s 18-hole golf course is proudly rendered as an extremely challenging course in Mexico, however; Grupo Mayan golf enthusiasts are quick to point out that this course is also extraordinarily forgiving to novice “Tee Hitters”.
If you have never enjoyed a few games of golf with several of your close friends before then Grupo Mayan can make the transition from beginner to pro effortlessly. No, you won’t become a Tiger Woods however you can improve upon a stoke or two in your game.
After you have played a course or two you will quickly see why Grupo Mayan visitors disclose that this course is like none they have ever played. Make El Tigre another reason for you to visit Grupo Mayan.
The actual course consists of an 18 hole, par 72, course that is 7239 yards long. 12 of these holes feature water barriers. What Grupo Mayan says is this course id considered a tropical style course. Several features that tend to make this a popular golf course for both amateurs and professionals is the driving Range. Grupo Mayan is pleased with the 300-yard driving range that contains tees on each end, target greens located on each side of the driving range and the chipping and sand practice area. Its putting range situated neighboring the Clubhouse offers a variety of the putting holes that challenges any skill levels.