Shopping for golf clubs is a lot like buying a used car: always get the one that drives into the fewest trees. Drive straight and true with today’s Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of golf clubs, gear, and apparel at Golf Stop Inc.

Owned by former LPGA pros Joann Prentice, Beth Stone, and Pam Bailey, Golf Stop invites fairway fanatics to drop in for friendly tips, professional club fittings, and premium clubs, shoes, and gear. A well-stocked bag readies golfers for any occasion: an umbrella ($27+) wards off rain, hats ($19) veil emotions after a swing, and gloves ($8.95) ready players to dig a new hole if they can't find the green. Using Ping nFlight software, the professionals can create a personalized fitting ($50) for all brands of equipment, including TaylorMade, Callaway, Adams, and Nike. Golf Stop’s handy accessories include grips ($3+) and ball-retrieving shag bags ($43). Links necessities, such as a set of gently used golf clubs or a custom hybrid club ($50), help players clear a path through the rough to capture the flag.