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 Ames, Iowa, the Ames Golf & Country Club offers a captivating golf experience for players of all skill levels. Established in [year], this course, designed by renowned architect [architect], boasts a picturesque landscape with rolling fairways and meticulously maintained greens. With a par of [par number], golfers can embark on a challenging yet enjoyable 18-hole journey spanning [length] yards. The course's moderate slope rating ensures accessibility for both seasoned golfers and those seeking a leisurely game, while still providing ample opportunities for strategic play. Surrounded by scenic views, Ames Golf & Country Club promises an unforgettable day on the links.
While comprehensive player reviews for Ames Golf & Country Club in Ames, Iowa are currently unavailable, the course's reputation and features provide valuable insights into what golfers can expect. Designed by the esteemed Donald Sechrest in 1971, the course presents a challenging layout that caters to players of varying skill levels. With yardages ranging from 5035 to 6675 yards and multiple tee options, golfers can tailor their experience to their abilities.
Private clubs like Ames Golf & Country Club often take pride in maintaining pristine course conditions and providing attentive services. Although specific feedback from players is lacking, it's reasonable to anticipate well-manicured fairways, strategic bunkering, and water hazards that elevate the golfing experience. Amenities such as a driving range and practice green further enhance the overall value for golfers seeking to improve their skills.
The Ames Golf & Country Club in Ames, Iowa stands as a testament to the allure of private golf clubs. Designed by the renowned Donald Sechrest, this 18-hole course offers a challenging and rewarding experience for golfers of all skill levels. With varying tee options and yardages ranging from 5035 to 6675 yards, the course accommodates both seasoned players and those seeking a more relaxed game.
While user reviews are not available, private clubs like Ames Golf & Country Club are known for their commitment to excellence. Golfers can expect meticulously maintained fairways, strategic hazards, and attentive staff members dedicated to enhancing the golfing experience. Amenities such as a driving range and practice green further contribute to the club's appeal.
For those seeking a truly exceptional golfing experience, direct contact with Ames Golf & Country Club is recommended. This prestigious club offers a combination of challenging golf, exceptional amenities, and personalized service, making it a must-visit destination for golf enthusiasts in Ames, Iowa.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.6/122 | 520 | 425 | 350 | 225 | 390 | 430 | 440 | 400 | 155 | 3335 | 420 | 360 | 195 | 510 | 165 | 525 | 370 | 370 | 435 | 3350 | 6685 |
| Black/Blue M: 71.4/121 | 520 | 385 | 350 | 185 | 390 | 430 | 395 | 400 | 155 | 3210 | 405 | 360 | 180 | 510 | 165 | 525 | 370 | 370 | 390 | 3275 | 6485 |
| Blue M: 70.5/120 | 495 | 385 | 335 | 185 | 380 | 415 | 395 | 390 | 140 | 3120 | 405 | 345 | 180 | 495 | 155 | 505 | 355 | 350 | 390 | 3180 | 6300 |
| Blue/Gold M: 69.1/116 | 470 | 345 | 335 | 170 | 380 | 325 | 370 | 390 | 140 | 2925 | 375 | 345 | 155 | 495 | 155 | 455 | 355 | 350 | 370 | 3055 | 5980 |
| Gold M: 67.7/112 W: 73.1/121 | 470 | 345 | 320 | 170 | 295 | 325 | 370 | 315 | 130 | 2740 | 375 | 330 | 155 | 440 | 145 | 455 | 325 | 260 | 370 | 2855 | 5595 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6675 yards | 72.2 | 123 |
| Blue | 71 | 6185 yards | 69.9 | 119 |
| Gold | 71 | 5645 yards | 67.2 | 113 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5470 yards | 71.3 | 119 |
**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.