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 Alice, Texas, the Alice Country Club invites golfers of all skill levels to embark on a challenging and rewarding golfing experience. Established in [year], this [par] course, designed by the renowned [architect(s)], boasts meticulously manicured fairways and lightning-fast greens that put every golfer's precision and strategy to the test. With a slope rating of [slope] and a course rating of [rating], players can anticipate an exhilarating round that demands accuracy and thoughtful decision-making. The course's strategic bunkering, water hazards, and diverse hole lengths ensure a captivating experience from tee to green. Whether you're a novice golfer seeking to refine your skills or a seasoned pro yearning for a new challenge, Alice Country Club extends a warm welcome to all who share a passion for the game.
While the Alice Country Club in Alice, Texas, has yet to receive public reviews, let's delve into what golfers might say about this course based on its notable features. The 9-hole private course, meticulously designed by Ralph Plummer in 1957, presents a diverse range of challenges for players of all skill levels. With a Par of 36 and a total length of 3325 yards, the course offers a manageable yet engaging layout. The Flora Dwarf Tif Grass greens, coupled with the well-maintained fairways and picturesque surroundings, promise an enjoyable experience for golfers seeking a serene escape.
Although specific comments on staff friendliness and overall club conditions are currently unavailable, given the club's historical significance and commitment to maintaining quality facilities, including a driving range and banquet facilities, visitors can reasonably expect warm and welcoming service during their visit to Alice Country Club.
The Links Card is delighted to introduce golfers to the hidden gem that is Alice Country Club in Alice, Texas. This exceptional course offers remarkable value for a round of golf, featuring a meticulously designed 9-hole private course crafted by the esteemed Ralph Plummer in 1957. With a Par of 36 and spanning 3325 yards, the course caters to golfers of all skill levels, providing a variety of challenges that keep the game interesting.
Golf enthusiasts will undoubtedly appreciate the pristine Flora Dwarf Tif Grass greens that adorn the course, along with the meticulously maintained fairways and breathtaking views that enhance the overall golfing experience. While user reviews on specific aspects like staff friendliness and course conditions are yet to come, based on the club's historical significance and the presence of top-notch facilities such as a driving range and banquet amenities, golfers can eagerly anticipate an enjoyable and memorable visit to Alice Country Club.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue/White M: 71.7/121 W: 77.7/131 | 520 | 130 | 390 | 190 | 510 | 390 | 405 | 400 | 390 | 3325 | 6456 |
| Gold M: 66.7/114 W: 72.5/120 | 470 | 125 | 330 | 170 | 430 | 335 | 365 | 400 | 335 | 2960 | 5830 |
| Red M: 66.1/112 W: 71.8/118 | 385 | 105 | 310 | 160 | 415 | 335 | 300 | 350 | 335 | 2695 | 5390 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | ||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 3325 yards | 35.3 | 116 |
| Red (W) | 36 | 2695 yards | 34.8 | 105 |
**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.