Ben Hogan called the pitching wedge "the equalizer" for its ability to rescue players from difficult lies and because he used it to enforce democracy. Add character to your clubs with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $49 for a private 60-minute golf lesson (a $100 value) $99 for three private 60-minute golf lessons (a $300 value) $135 for a nine-hole playing lesson for two (a $270 value) During 60-minute lessons on the practice range, players iron out their choice of golf skills such as putting, chipping, pitching, and bunker play, with the optional help of video analysis. See a list of example lessons. Alternatively, duffers cover tee-to-green strategy during playing lessons led by Bill Ranson at Rancho Park Golf Course. They may cover tactics for specialty shots and situations, club selection, and course management. Though swing mechanics aren't the focus of playing lessons, Bill may offer technical wisdom as necessary. Bill Ranson Golf Bill Ranson held his first golf club at age 3 and defeated his father by the time he turned 13. This milestone would mark the beginning of a journey that led Bill from working as a cart attendant at a resort to caddying on the PGA Tour and, finally, becoming a mini-tour golf professional. Between lessons, he sharpens his own swinging skills with the ambition of earning his Class A PGA membership and all the free pizza that it entails.

Without restaurants, waiters would purposelessly wander parks all day, folding swans out of actual swans. Keep their hands occupied with this Groupon. $15 for $30 Worth of Argentine Cuisine The menu includes mushrooms sautéed with white wine and garlic ($6), rib-eye steak with roasted-garlic sauce ($19), specialty Argentine grilled short ribs ($18), and roasted-chicken ravioli stuffed with provolone and rosemary and drenched in alfredo sauce ($16). Gaucho Grill In Gaucho Grill’s kitchen, juicy steaks and marinated poultry sizzle on grills, sending the rich aroma of Argentine cuisine drifting through the restaurant’s rustic interior. Savory mushrooms and veggies garnish meats on intimate lamp-lit tables surrounded by knotty timber walls, rough slate arches, and lariat-hurling ranchers. Dulcet treats of flan, mousse, and crepes cap South American feasts with notes of sweetness, and glasses of fruit-packed Argentine wines tastefully complement choice selections from the grill.

Though designed as a child's toy, the hula-hoop became known for its exercise potential when astronomers found themselves admiring Saturn's sleek curves. Achieve astronomical fitness levels with this Groupon. $28 for Hula-Hooping-Workout Starter Kit ($69.98 Value) Travel hoop kit, which includes a 42-inch travel hoop, carrying strap, and Beginning Level 1 instructional DVD (a $49.99 value) Beginning Level 2 instructional DVD (a $19.99 value) Shipping fee of $9.99 is not included Hoopnotica Hoopnotica rescues the humble hula-hoop from the realm of retro toys and turns it into a serious workout tool capable of burning hundreds of calories per hour. Hooping creates an intense yet impact-free workout session that bolsters core strength while maintaining the fun and irreverence of a child's play session. The variegated rings come in a variety of styles and sizes, ranging from full-size and travel versions for standard spinners to LED-lined hoops for whirling at night or playing pranks on UFO conventions. Meanwhile, four levels of DVDs guide spinners through the fundamentals of Hoopnotica's vast aerobic oeuvre, starting with simple around-the-belly spins and down-the-hill rolls before moving on to complex arm weaving and barrel-roll techniques.

Driving a shiny car is a great way to experience luxurious transportation without the hassle of carving a carriage out of marble and training a yoke of peacocks to pull it. Keep your ride looking ritzy with this Groupon. $45 for Exterior Auto-Detail Package (Up to $320 Value) During the elite waterless detail (up to a $140 value), a detailing crew saves up to 50 gallons of water by cleaning vehicles with organic, plant-derived products. Techs buff away overspray and contaminants with a smart clay-bar scrub, seal in luster and shine with a helping of Brazilian carnauba wax, spruce up wheel moldings and trim finishing with polish, and thwart oxidation with the environmentally friendly Eco shine paint sealant (a $100 value). Once exteriors are treated, they attack clogged air ducts, using the Eco Sanitizing System to eliminate harmful mold and unpleasant odors (a $50 value). This package also includes an engine wipe down (a $30 value). Promenade Car Wash & Spa Not a drop of water is shed at Promenade Car Wash & Spa. At this eco-friendly center, cleaning technicians wield organic, plant-derived, and pH-balanced products to safely spruce up vehicles without bumming out Mother Earth. They strip paint of overspray and contaminants with smart clay-bar scrubs, and stop oxidation with aviation- and marine-grade ECO shine sealants. Aside from treating exteriors, the crew mends cars’ insides by steam-cleaning engines, unclogging air ducts, and emptying glove boxes of love letters from their ex-girlfriend.

A glowing smile charms irritable librarians, stern highway-patrol officers, and reactionary judges with their big, fancy ideas about driving through the library. Rev up your smile with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $39 for one 15-minute teeth-whitening session (a $99 value) $59 for two 15-minute teeth-whitening sessions (a $149 value) Smile Labs Inspired by the philosophy that a smile accounts for 85% of all first impressions, the representatives at Smile Labs foster more confident grins with safe, effective whitening techniques. Inside Smile Labs' aqua-blue and white salon spaces, patrons relax on padded chairs while professional-grade whitening gel glides over teeth with the Applia-Brush’s paint-on technique, ensuring a clean, even coat. The gel teams up with an Infinity Pro SL light, whose tuned wavelength works in tandem with the gel to coax out stains caused by coffee, tobacco, and crayon-filled bonbons. A single 15-minute treatment can result in immediately visible whitening, though two treatments are recommended for best results.