Yucatan Peninsula Golf Vacations
The Yucatán Peninsula is very deeply immersed in history. In fact, the mystery surrounding the Maya civilization is one of the greatest enigmas that has faced modern archaeologists. From 900 to approximately 1500, it flourished and, by some estimates, reached a population of some 16 million. During this six-century period, a dynamic and sophisticated society was created, with nobles, priests, artists, scribes, craftsmen, warriors, and farmers. This structured civilization built a great many Mayan cities and temples. Two questions linger on: How did they accomplish what they did with the limited equipment available during that period, and what happened to them? True, there are some four million descendants still speaking the Maya languages, but the once proud and magnificent cities no longer rule.
Cancun, a Mayan word, means "Pot of Gold." With an average of 240 cloudless days a year, it is little wonder the Maya people came here for a respite from the interior rain forest. Cancun is an island connected to the mainland by two bridges and is the site of several resorts, as well as two golf courses.
Golf can be played on the Pok-Ta-Pok Golf Club course. The name comes from the Mayan language and
means "game played with a stick." You can't get more basic than that. The course, designed by Robert Trent
Jones, Jr., has a par of 73/74, and reaches a more than respectable 6,721/6,142/5,586 yards. The clubhouse
includes a pro shop and a cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch. There is also a new golf facility - the Cesar
Park Golf Club. Part of the Cesar Park Beach & Golf Resort, it plays 6,641/6,102/5,246 yards with
a par of 72. 
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Cock your wrist up (not back), swing your arms back, turn your shoulders and rotate your forearms
Rotate around your axis and maintain the same posture throughout your swing in order to pivot properly
CHRIS TOULSON demonstrates pitching basics including set up, wrist hinge, turning of the body and finish position
Block half of the hole with two tees and practice making putts without hitting the tees
This is an intimidating shot, but it can be managed easily by getting your weight far forward in your stance so that your sternum is above the ball at address
By moving the ball around in your stance and using different clubs you can create many different shots to use around the green
