Like painting a portrait or fixing a computer, completing a round of golf is always more impressive when it’s done in the pouring rain. Enjoy equally impressive fair-weathered fores with today's Groupon: for $36, you get two rounds of 18-hole golf at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames (up to a $72 value). This Groupon may be split between two people or used during two visits.

Coldwater Golf Links’ course architects adorn 18 semi-private links-style fairways with a Scottish-inspired landscape and native grasses. Bent grass bows away from surging club heads on tee boxes and fairways including the third hole's collection of Scottish moors and wetlands. Golfers can temper the undulating terrain of the downward-sloping fourth hole and the challenging fifteenth green guarded by perilous bunkers and native-grass-draped mounds. At the turn, the ninth hole’s water-flanked pin tests the swimming skills of errant orbs before tired legs seek sanctuary in the pro shop and snack shop. Unlike a traditional Greek bacchanalian, Coldwater’s dress code calls for collared, sleeved shirts and soft spikes.

Coldwater Golf Links' rates fluctuate based on the day of the week and the time of day, so plan ahead to make sure you're redeeming your Groupon at the most opportune time.