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
Albion Ridges Golf Course – The Boulder Nine, located in the charming town of Annandale, Minnesota, offers golfers a challenging and enjoyable golfing experience. Designed by renowned architect Todd Severud in 2000, this nine-hole course boasts a par of 35 and stretches over 3,312 yards. With multiple tee options available, including black, blue, and white, golfers of all skill levels can find the perfect level of challenge. The fairways are lined with lush blue grass, while the greens are made of pristine bentgrass. Golfers will delight in the undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers that demand precision and skill. Beyond its exceptional golfing experience, Albion Ridges also features a welcoming clubhouse and banquet facilities, perfect for hosting events and gatherings. This well-maintained course has consistently received accolades from Golf Advisor, including being recognized as one of the Top Courses in Minnesota on multiple occasions.
Golfers who have experienced Albion Ridges Golf Course – The Boulder Nine rave about its exceptional conditions and challenging yet playable layout. One satisfied golfer remarked, "Well kept with lots of undulations and challenging throughout while still very playable." Another player praised the excellent condition of the greens, tee boxes, fairways, and bunkers. The friendly and welcoming staff also receives high praise from visitors. One review exclaimed, "Outstanding staff!" It's clear that the staff at Albion Ridges goes above and beyond to ensure that every golfer feels valued and has a memorable experience. While some reviewers found the course layout to be average or lacking in character, others described it as excellent and enjoyable. One golfer appreciated the open course design, which allowed for strategic drives.
The Links Card wholeheartedly agrees that Albion Ridges Golf Course – The Boulder Nine offers golfers exceptional value for their money. With its meticulously maintained conditions, challenging yet playable holes, and friendly staff, this course is a must-play for both experienced golfers and those looking to improve their game. The undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers add an extra layer of challenge and excitement to each round. The Links Card highly recommends Albion Ridges Golf Course – The Boulder Nine to golfers seeking a rewarding and enjoyable golfing experience without breaking the bank.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.3/133 | 361 | 515 | 391 | 171 | 369 | 387 | 511 | 198 | 409 | 3312 | 6549 |
| Blue M: 69.4/129 | 341 | 483 | 366 | 156 | 349 | 364 | 480 | 172 | 370 | 3081 | 6146 |
| White M: 67.1/125 W: 71.9/123 | 313 | 458 | 283 | 138 | 300 | 315 | 450 | 140 | 330 | 2727 | 5637 |
| Red W: 65.6/111 | 227 | 373 | 254 | 122 | 221 | 278 | 366 | 103 | 237 | 2181 | 4519 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 35 | 3312 yards | ||
| Blue | 35 | 3081 yards | ||
| White | 35 | 2727 yards | ||
| Red | 36 | 2181 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.