It’s a bad idea to swim on an empty stomach, and golfing without eating is similarly discouraged since most courses separate holes with 300 feet of manmade swamps. Eat your way to maximum buoyancy with today’s Groupon: for $12, you get $25 worth of American fare at Sandtrap Grill, located at Heron Lakes Golf Course.

Sandtrap Grill houses a sun-splattered deck and cozy bar at which a hearty dinner menu packed with American fare can be closely studied and slowly savored. Potato skins ($6.50) begin the taste-bud-courting procession, and centerpieces such as the tequila-lime chicken ($11) provide protein-packed meals. The Sandtrap classic burger ($9) can be dressed up in toppings such as bacon, guac, or grilled onion ($0.50 each), and chicken and beef fajitas ($12) provide zestful Texican taste tones and handy pieces of bait for those trying to lure feisty badgers into rivals' racecars. Sandtrap’s deck overlooks the serene course, where committed caddies perform important duties such as bungee jumping off trees to determine wind velocity, and a friendly, helpful staff ensures pleasant dining experiences.

Prices above reflect the most recent menu.