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
Alpine Country Club, nestled in the picturesque city of Cranston, Rhode Island, offers an unparalleled golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned golf course architects Geoffrey Cornish and Timothy Gerrish in 1962, this traditional-style course boasts 18 holes with a par of 72. Measuring 6,864 yards from the gold tees and featuring a slope rating of 129 and a course rating of 73.1, Alpine Country Club provides a challenging yet accessible layout that caters to both experienced players and beginners alike. The course is meticulously maintained, showcasing lush bent grass fairways and immaculate bent grass greens. Golfers can take advantage of a plethora of amenities, including golf carts, a driving range, dedicated pitching and chipping areas, and putting green facilities. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Alpine Country Club and discover a golfing experience like no other.
Alpine Country Club has garnered widespread acclaim from golfers who have had the privilege of playing on its verdant fairways. One enthusiastic reviewer described the course as a "wonderfully updated Cornish gem," lauding its classic layout and continuous improvements. The greens were praised for their firmness and speed, while the rough was acknowledged for its thickness and playability. The tees were meticulously maintained, ensuring a consistent and enjoyable playing experience.
Beyond the course itself, the staff at Alpine Country Club consistently receives high marks for their exceptional friendliness and accommodating nature. Golfers have specifically mentioned the Pro Shop staff, commending their unwavering friendliness and willingness to assist. The recent addition of a state-of-the-art short game practice facility, complete with a spacious practice bunker, has further enhanced the value proposition of Alpine Country Club, providing golfers with an opportunity to hone their skills before embarking on their rounds.
The Links Cards unequivocally affirms Alpine Country Club as an exceptional choice for golfers seeking a challenging and enjoyable golfing experience. The course's traditional layout, coupled with its meticulously maintained fairways and greens, provides a true test of skill for players of all levels. The firm and fast greens add an extra layer of complexity, while the manageable rough ensures that the course remains fair and playable.
The friendly and accommodating staff at Alpine Country Club further elevates the golfing experience, ensuring that every golfer feels welcome and supported. The recent addition of the short game practice facility demonstrates the club's commitment to providing golfers with the best possible experience.
In conclusion, Alpine Country Club offers tremendous value for golfers seeking a well-maintained private course with challenging yet enjoyable rounds, complemented by exceptional amenities and friendly staff.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.2/130 | 334 | 521 | 334 | 522 | 453 | 226 | 403 | 555 | 177 | 3525 | 511 | 400 | 189 | 425 | 401 | 173 | 393 | 409 | 438 | 3339 | 6864 |
| Blue M: 72.1/130 W: 76.5/124 | 326 | 510 | 322 | 513 | 442 | 216 | 353 | 540 | 160 | 3382 | 505 | 371 | 177 | 407 | 391 | 173 | 388 | 397 | 428 | 3237 | 6619 |
| White M: 71.0/125 W: 75.1/123 | 317 | 487 | 310 | 503 | 425 | 200 | 335 | 525 | 142 | 3244 | 490 | 350 | 156 | 390 | 367 | 150 | 374 | 376 | 420 | 3073 | 6317 |
| Silver M: 68.9/121 W: 74.0/118 | 317 | 465 | 310 | 480 | 400 | 180 | 315 | 525 | 120 | 3112 | 485 | 348 | 156 | 360 | 367 | 150 | 340 | 365 | 420 | 2991 | 6103 |
| Red M: 68.9/123 W: 72.9/117 | 300 | 410 | 305 | 480 | 398 | 180 | 315 | 445 | 120 | 2953 | 485 | 348 | 150 | 360 | 348 | 138 | 340 | 350 | 414 | 2933 | 5886 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6864 yards | 73.1 | 129 |
| Blue | 72 | 6627 yards | 72.0 | 127 |
| White | 72 | 6317 yards | 70.6 | 126 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5964 yards | 73.0 | 117 |
**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.