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
Apache Wells Country Club, situated in the heart of Mesa, Arizona, offers a traditional 18-hole golf course that has stood the test of time. Originally designed by renowned architect Jack Snyder in 1963, the course underwent further enhancements in 1966 when Milton Coggins crafted the back nine holes, completing its current layout.
With its convenient location near residential areas, Apache Wells Country Club caters to golfers of all skill levels, particularly seniors, with its mostly flat terrain that allows for easy walking. The course boasts tree-lined fairways and strategically placed water hazards that challenge players throughout their round. Measuring 6038 yards with a par of 71, the course presents a moderate challenge with a slope rating of 108 and a rating of 67.5.
Apache Wells Country Club welcomes both public players during the mid-April to October season and dedicated members throughout the year. The club offers a range of amenities to enhance the golfing experience, including practice facilities such as a driving range, pitching/chipping area, and putting green. Rental services for carts and clubs are also available for those who need them.
Beyond the course itself, the clubhouse provides additional facilities for events and gatherings. Meeting rooms and banquet spaces are available for those looking to host functions after their round of golf. The club's commitment to providing a well-rounded experience ensures that golfers can enjoy every aspect of their visit to Apache Wells Country Club.
Golfers who have experienced Apache Wells Country Club have been overwhelmingly positive in their reviews. The course conditions, layout, and friendly staff have all received high praise.
One reviewer raved about the course's excellent condition, particularly the "spicy" greens. Another appreciated the shotgun start format that maintained a steady pace of play and commended the friendly staff and excellent course conditions.
The value of playing at Apache Wells Country Club was also a key factor in its positive reviews. Golfers felt that they received great value for their money, especially considering the course's relatively easy layout and wide-open fairways on most holes.
The overall sentiment among players was one of high recommendation. Many reviewers expressed their intention to return to Apache Wells Country Club again and again, citing its enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. These positive reviews paint a clear picture of a well-maintained course with a welcoming atmosphere that caters to a diverse range of golfers.
The Links Cards echoes the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding the value of Apache Wells Country Club. Designed with seniors in mind, the course's mostly flat layout provides an accessible and enjoyable experience for players of all ages and abilities.
The addition of the back nine holes by Milt Coggins in 1966 further enhanced the course, creating an 18-hole challenge that offers a variety of shot-making opportunities. The excellent course conditions and friendly staff contribute to the overall value proposition of Apache Wells Country Club.
Golfers can expect well-maintained fairways, challenging greens, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes for a memorable round of golf. The club's commitment to providing a high-quality experience at a reasonable price point solidifies its position as a great value for golfers in the Mesa area.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Apache Wells Country Club offers an enjoyable and accessible golfing experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Book your tee time today and discover why this course is so highly regarded by golfers and The Links Cards alike.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 67.9/109 | 330 | 154 | 392 | 151 | 342 | 353 | 210 | 536 | 348 | 2816 | 348 | 458 | 159 | 511 | 398 | 228 | 453 | 169 | 498 | 3222 | 6038 |
| White M: 66.3/106 W: 72.0/115 | 319 | 140 | 378 | 137 | 321 | 337 | 185 | 516 | 331 | 2664 | 340 | 444 | 147 | 491 | 387 | 199 | 433 | 163 | 487 | 3091 | 5755 |
| Gold M: 64.6/103 W: 69.9/111 | 308 | 135 | 369 | 137 | 283 | 330 | 156 | 505 | 316 | 2539 | 319 | 430 | 136 | 465 | 335 | 178 | 430 | 157 | 461 | 2911 | 5450 |
| Red M: 63.9/99 W: 69.0/108 | 308 | 135 | 330 | 105 | 283 | 330 | 136 | 462 | 316 | 2405 | 319 | 416 | 136 | 455 | 310 | 172 | 430 | 148 | 461 | 2847 | 5252 |
| Green W: 63.2/99 | 262 | 130 | 260 | 95 | 261 | 265 | 101 | 376 | 251 | 2001 | 245 | 315 | 131 | 340 | 225 | 134 | 321 | 142 | 357 | 2210 | 4211 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6038 yards | 67.5 | 108 |
| White | 71 | 5755 yards | 65.9 | 104 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5755 yards | 71.9 | 118 |
| Gold | 71 | 5450 yards | 64.0 | 99 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5252 yards | 68.9 | 110 |
**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.