Since great aunts cannot resist pinching dimpled cheeks, the overwhelming number of dimples on a golf ball should confuse their grabby hands—defeating them once and for all. Drive dimpled dandies back into their holes with today's Groupon: for $45, you get a two-hour outing for up to four people on a virtual golf course plus snacks and a $15 golf ball card from the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers (a $105 value). Your Groupon also gets you 15% off any additional Golf Academy purchases. This 30-acre waterfront sports and leisure complex is home to fitness centers, rinks, courts, golf simulators, and heaps of healthy entertainment.

Golf, winter, and New York can finally be said in the same sentence with the state-of-the-art simulators at Chelsea Piers. You and up to three golf buddies can swing and slice your way through more than 50 championship courses over the course of your two-hour session. There are two simulators accommodating up to four players each, so pick up two Groupons and go with a bigger group. Since there is a limited amount of space, it’s important to book the simulators 24 to 48 hours in advance, just like the Holodeck, but with less chance of being murdered by Professor Moriarty. Walk-ins are welcome, but are subject to availability. While virtual golfing, you can chow down on chips and soda pop, giving you the game-changing opportunity to feast and drink while you drive. You’ll also get a $15 golf-ball card good for the scenic driving range.

Reviews

Yelpers give the Golf Club four stars. Seven Citysearchers give the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers an average rating of 4.5 stars.

• The place has a great view since it's on the water - it's nice to get away from the city-scene without having to really leave the city. – Jenn T., Yelp
• Great value considering you're at a nice driving range in the middle of Manhattan hitting balls into the Hudson…I really love coming here at night. The view across the river is spectacular. – Pam Z., Yelp