Golfers from all over the world arrive in Mexico to play at one of Grupo Mayan Resortís world class golf courses. Travel with golf clubs offers many unique challenges. Grupo Mayan offers guests the following tips as they plan for their vacation.
Prepare golf clubs for transit during travel. Airplane transit can be damaging to clubs. The most important step you can take to protect the investment you have made in your clubs is to purchase a travel bag. Travel bags are available in both hard and soft styles. Hard travel bags offer your clubs the most protection as they are similar to an inflexible suitcase. The majority of golf pros use hard bags for their clubs when traveling. Soft sided bags, while less expensive, will not shield your clubs from damage. The Grupo Mayan suggests all golf travelers pack their clubs in a hard sided travel bag.
Pack with care. Clubs must be packed properly. Do not throw your clubs into the travel bag or leave them loose. You will want to pack your clubs in your golf bag and then place them in the travel bag. Some golf bags have head covers and these should be placed on the bag for travel. If your bag does not have a head cover you should wrap your clubs in golf towels or rain gear; any cloth items you are packing will work to protect the clubs. You may also use the extra space in the travel bag to pack shoes, hats, and other golf accessories.
Check your clubs at the airport. While you will not want to lug your heavy travel bag through airports, airlines also have size restrictions for carryon baggage. Carrying your clubs on the plane could also pose a safety hazard. If you have taken the precaution of purchasing a travel bag your clubs should make the journey to your Grupo Mayan destination safely.
Be prepared. No one wants to lose their luggage while traveling but the reality is that on occasion bags are lost or misplaced. We suggest you insure your clubs under your homeownerís policy in the event of loss or damage. If any problems arise in transit, the staff of your Grupo Mayan resort will help you resolve them in any way they can.
All Grupo Mayan golf resorts offer guests the unique option of reserving tee times before your arrival. You can visit the Grupo Mayan web site from home to schedule tee times that fit in with your vacation schedule. The website will also give you information about the course such as the number of holes and difficulty levels. Driving range, putting green, pro shop, and golf academy details are just a mouse click away.
Grupo Mayan wants your golfing vacation to be one you will always remember. We hope the above tips will help you to prepare and travel with your golf clubs. Please contact your Grupo Mayan resort if we can be of further service.
