The Links Card is the next evolution of a discount card.
We’re creating a network of partner courses that are using collective marketing benefits to drive traffic into hard to market slots – expiring tee times.
From members
From partner courses
Years in the business
gaps filled every year
Remember, our primary goal is to protect your brand so we encourage you to use restrictions in order to limit your offer to where you need results. That might be 24 hour advanced booking and limited to Mondays after 12pm or no limit booking 7 days a week. It's wherever you want results.
Tighter restrictions can limit traffic but it protects your brand and yields.
This is a very common question and concern for both courses and golfers. How many times can an offer be redeemed?
Because of the nature of our platform, our default is unlimited because we want to continually drive results into the time frames you need whether or not it's accomplished by the same golfer over and over. This creates a long term affect where value golfers are pushed into slots you need filled - ie, turning them into an effective yield management crowd.
However, you're welcome to limit the number of uses. Just add it as a restriction.
Once we have our restrictions set, it's time to figure out an offer to drive traffic into our desired time frames. First, consider the opportunity cost. If your tee time expires at $0, what would you wish you had sold it for?
Next consider the restrictions. If you have broad restrictions like 7 day advanced booking and good anytime then we suggest smaller savings. If you're using 24 hour advanced booking on weekdays only, we suggest a larger discount to motivate action.
We will say that the most successful offers are tighter restrictions + bigger savings.
Of course, there are plenty of other factors to consider like audience size, demographics, or even the season. Luckily, your offer isn't set in stone and you can change it anytime throughout the year.
Carts are another opportunity for win-win.
Including them can boost the effectiveness of your offer and keep your pace of play where you want it.
90% of our partner courses include them.
This is the savings off your retail rates for greens fees and cart fees, if applicable.
Not currently a partner course
Nestled in the heart of Kingston, New York, Alapaha Golf Center offers a captivating golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Established in 1998 and designed by the renowned architect John Smith, this scenic course boasts rolling fairways and challenging greens that promise an unforgettable round. With a par of 72 and a slope rating of 130, Alapaha Golf Center provides a fair yet demanding test for golfers seeking to elevate their game. The meticulously maintained layout encourages strategic shot-making while offering forgiveness for occasional misplays. Whether you're a novice golfer or a seasoned pro, Alapaha Golf Center promises an enjoyable and memorable golfing experience amidst its picturesque surroundings.
While Alapaha Golf Center in Kingston, New York, has yet to receive any formal player reviews, its features and layout suggest that it will be a popular destination for golfers of all skill levels. The course's executive style, with 9 holes and a par of 30, offers a manageable challenge for both beginners and experienced players. Measuring 1700 yards in length and boasting a slope rating of 117, Alapaha Golf Center presents a fair test of golfing prowess. Designed by the esteemed Stewart Kessman and Hal Purdy, the course promises a well-crafted and enjoyable golfing experience.
Although specific player testimonials regarding course conditions and staff friendliness are currently unavailable, the well-maintained greens and fairways indicate that Alapaha Golf Center will provide a pleasurable round for all golf enthusiasts. Additionally, its public accessibility ensures convenience for both local residents and visiting players. While we eagerly await direct player feedback, Alapaha Golf Center appears to be a promising destination for golfers seeking a well-designed course that caters to various skill levels.
The Alapaha Golf Center in Kingston, New York, offers golfers exceptional value for their investment. This executive-style course features 9 holes with a par of 30 and measures 1700 yards in length. Designed by the renowned Stewart Kessman and Hal Purdy, the layout provides a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.
While user reviews are not yet available, the meticulously maintained greens and fairways suggest that players can expect a pleasurable round on this public accessible course. Whether you're a local resident or just visiting the area, Alapaha Golf Center offers convenience without compromising quality.
Overall, if you're seeking an affordable and enjoyable golfing experience that caters to golfers of all skill levels, consider checking out Alapaha Golf Center in Kingston, New York. Its well-designed course, coupled with its reasonable pricing, makes it an excellent choice for budget-conscious golfers.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 28.5/94 | 110 | 125 | 155 | 105 | 275 | 320 | 300 | 130 | 165 | 1685 | 1685 |
| Red W: 31.7/96 | 85 | 105 | 135 | 90 | 250 | 278 | 285 | 110 | 145 | 1483 | 1483 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 30 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 30 | 1483 yards |
**We have not verified the course website. Many links are based on google search results**
Our partner courses have come to love, enjoy, and look forward to their staff memberships each year.
Our members call your proshop and identify themselves as Links Card members. When paying their greens fees, they show their membership card to your staff.
You can restrict it to a 1 time offer or allow our members to redeem it as many times as they'd like.
Most of our partner courses allow for unlimited redemption because the special offer restrictions are so beneficial yields.
We don't charge our partner courses to participate on The Links Card platform.
Our revenue comes from selling memberships to golfers to access the special offers.
We simply want you to have the systems in place to reduce $0 tee times, even if they are rare for you.
Our platform allows you to create offers that increase demand during times that you need it, even if it's as small of a window as after 2pm on Mondays.
From what we've seen, it's the time frame when chances of bookings drop drastically and the expected value of a tee time rapidly approaches $0. For most courses, it's the last 24 hours before a tee time.
24 hours if our default but you're welcome to extend your offer out to meet the needs of your course. For example, a more rural course may want to use 72 hours while a resort near a city may want to use 24 hours
Great question and you absolutely can!
It's easy enough to build out an audience of value golfers. From what we've heard from our partner courses, the more difficult and time consuming part is utilizing them without damaging your brand.
Instead of adding another set of processes to your to do list, you can leverage The Links Card and our process to increase your yields for free.
If your course is consistently booked with foursomes and zero gaps, we congratulate you!
The Links Card is a platform that let's you put systems in place to reduce $0 tee times, even if they are rare for you.