Like performing dental work with a ballpoint pen or greeting your father-in-law, golf requires a steady hand and a wealth of patience. Put the right tools into practice with today’s Groupon: for $25, you get a $50 range card at Golf Center Des Plaines. Chosen as one of Golf Digest's best driving ranges in the U.S., Golf Center Des Plaines is a beautiful facility that boasts a three-tiered, year-round driving range with 80 heated hitting stations and a fully automated tee-up system that emulates the most sophisticated bird regurgitation. With tee heights up to two inches and more than 300 yards of outdoor landing area, you can unveil the world's largest club head before putting on a hat and using a real club. There are multiple target greens, yardage markers, and the fan-favorite target that rides around to scoop up the balls.

$10 will afford you around 83-91 balls so you don’t have to use all $50 in one visit, just hold on to your card and come back whenever you feel like transferring stress into the abyss of dimpled cosmonauts. Although not part of this deal, Golf Center Des Plaines also has a lighted, par-three golf course, GolfTEC training programs, a pro shop, restaurant, and banquet room.

Reviews

Golf Digest named Golf Center Des Plaines in its "Favorite Ranges" in 2009. Concierge Preferred also featured it. Yelpers give Golf Center Des Plaines a four-star average.

• The course is suitable for players of all levels - and is great for golfers with a busy schedule. – Concierge Preferred
• This is an awesome place to hit balls. They have three tiers of hitting bays, all heated and lit. Staff is very friendly and the prices aren't too bad. – Steven M., Yelp