Playing a round of golf is a contest between man and nature, much like betting a tree it can't drink a gallon of milk. Pit yourself against the elements with today's Groupon for golf lessons from Matt McConnin, PGA Teaching Professional in Encinitas. Choose from the following three options:

• For $12, you get a one-hour group golf lesson (a $25 value).
• For $30, you get a two-hour group golf lesson (a $50 value) and a meal (a $15 value; a $65 total value).
• For $180, you get a one-day, five-hour golf school (a $350 value) and a meal (a $15 value; a $365 total value).
  
  

Students can bring their own golf clubs or use the provided equipment for no additional fee.

PGA teaching professional Matt McConnin coaches golfers of all abilities in both the technical and psychological aspects of the game, drawing expertise from more than 10 years of personal golf instruction. During one-hour and two-hour group lessons, Matt sharpens the swings of up to 10 golfers, calibrating the powerful oscillations for consistency, accuracy, and maximum ball intimidation. Participants in the two-hour lessons will also practice putting skills and learn general golf etiquette, such as yelling "fore" before striking another player with a golf cart.

In addition to learning general swing techniques and golf etiquette, the five-hour golf school, which consists of 4–6 students, analyzes faults of and solutions for common golfing errors such as slicing, hooking, and mistaking the sand traps for nude beaches. The program utilizes technological tools such as high-speed video cameras to analyze swing mechanics. Customers who choose the two-hour or five-hour lessons can reenergize after a day of full-contact swinging with a provided meal that includes one burger, wrap, or salad; chips or french fries; and one fountain beverage.