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
Appleland Sports Center, located in the charming town of Stephens City, Virginia, is a public golf course that offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Established in 2002, this executive-style course boasts 12 well-designed holes with a par of 39. Measuring 2017 yards, it provides ample opportunities for golfers to hone their short game skills. The course features meticulously maintained Bent Grass greens and an array of practice facilities, including a driving range, bunker practice area, pitching/chipping area, and putting green. While slope and rating information is not available, Appleland Sports Center remains a popular choice for beginners seeking to improve their game and experienced players looking for a quick and enjoyable round amidst scenic surroundings. Proper golf attire is required, and walking is permitted. For added convenience, golfers can grab a quick bite at the facility's food and beverage station.
Golfers who have graced the fairways of Appleland Sports Center have consistently expressed their delight with the course. The excellent conditions receive unanimous praise, with one reviewer exclaiming, "Conditions: Excellent." The course layout is another highlight, described by another golfer as "Layout: Excellent."
Beyond the course itself, the friendliness of the staff stands out as a defining characteristic of Appleland Sports Center. Players rave about the warm and welcoming atmosphere, with one review stating, "Friendliness: Excellent." This exceptional service adds to the overall enjoyment of golfers visiting this facility.
While specific feedback on amenities and pace of play were not readily available, the overwhelmingly positive reviews of other aspects, such as course conditions and layout, suggest that these areas are equally well-maintained and contribute to the positive golfing experience at Appleland Sports Center.
The Links Cards holds Appleland Sports Center in high regard, recognizing it as a golf course that delivers exceptional value for golfers of all skill levels. With its executive-style layout, the course offers a challenging yet enjoyable round without being overly demanding.
Golfers consistently praise the excellent course conditions, with well-manicured greens and fairways. The layout is also highly regarded, providing a diverse mix of holes that keep players engaged throughout their round.
One aspect that sets Appleland Sports Center apart is the exceptional friendliness of the staff. Golfers appreciate the warm welcome and helpfulness they receive during their visit, adding to the overall positive experience.
While specific details about amenities were not available, it is reasonable to assume that they meet the same high standards as other aspects of the course.
In conclusion, Appleland Sports Center offers a top-notch golfing experience at an affordable price. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this publicly accessible course provides excellent value for your money, combining enjoyable playing conditions with friendly service.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow M: 58.1/101 | 115 | 83 | 109 | 134 | 312 | 339 | 131 | 333 | 95 | 1651 | 138 | 140 | 88 | 115 | 83 | 109 | 134 | 312 | 339 | 1458 | 3109 |
| Red W: 59.5/103 | 105 | 73 | 98 | 103 | 181 | 329 | 120 | 323 | 83 | 1415 | 125 | 128 | 78 | 105 | 73 | 98 | 103 | 181 | 329 | 1220 | 2635 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | |||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 59 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 39 | 2017 yards | ||
| Red | 39 | 1746 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.