Much like confronting a former bully at a high-school reunion, playing golf requires an efficient swing and at least three friends to cheer you on. Take a stand against a shank-producing stroke with today's Groupon: for $26, you get nine or 18 holes of golf for two with a cart (up to a $20 value/individual) and two sleeves of golf balls ($3 each) at Jake Gaither Golf Course (up to a $46 total value).

Renovated in 1998, Jake Gaither Golf Course is a nine-hole, par 36 playground where golfers can take careful aim at distant flags and tiptoe across rolling fairways and greens to sneak up on holes-in-one. After partnering with a friend or borrowing a complete stranger, cruise the grounds in a cart while keeping watch for views of elusive birdies and eagles in their natural environment. A pair of three-ball sleeves arms players with the knowledge that the round will continue even if a few of their dimpled orbs happen to drown in a water hazard, and the facility’s practice putting area allows for pregame warm-ups to prepare for peppering greens with a variety of shots fired straight from the hips like a racketeering belly-dancer.

Jake Gaither Golf Course's rates fluctuate throughout the week. For additional information on other rates or specials during the week, refer to the company website.