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
Aroostook Valley Country Club, nestled in the charming town of Fort Fairfield, Maine, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Established in 1929, this classic 18-hole, par-72 course boasts a challenging yet enjoyable layout designed by an unknown architect. Measuring 6,304 yards from the blue tees, with a slope rating of 122 and a rating of 69.1, Aroostook Valley provides a fair test of golf skills. Multiple tee options (blue, white, and red) allow golfers to customize their experience based on their abilities. The course is meticulously maintained throughout the season, ensuring pristine conditions for every round. Amenities such as golf carts and club rentals are available, along with practice facilities including a driving range for those seeking to hone their skills. Beyond golf, the clubhouse offers meeting facilities, while other sports like tennis can be enjoyed on-site.
Aroostook Valley Country Club has garnered rave reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing its course. One reviewer enthusiastically declared that the course is well worth the drive and even suggested an overnight stay to fully experience its allure. The layout is consistently described as fantastic, with breathtaking scenery that enhances the golfing experience. Another reviewer went so far as to claim that Aroostook Valley ranks among the best courses they have ever played, labeling it a hidden treasure.
The course conditions receive unanimous praise, with particular acclaim for the fast and true greens that offer a challenging yet fair putting surface. While some reviewers noted that the tee boxes could benefit from improved cutting, the overall consensus is that the course is in excellent condition. The friendly and professional staff at Aroostook Valley Country Club is another highlight mentioned by multiple reviewers. From the professional demeanor of the staff members to the courteous and attractive waitstaff, the service at Aroostook Valley is consistently lauded.
The Links Card wholeheartedly recommends Aroostook Valley Country Club as an exceptional golfing destination. This semi-private course offers 18 holes of par-72 golf, stretching 6,304 yards from the back tees. Golfers of all skill levels will find enjoyment and challenge on this well-designed course.
Reviews consistently praise the layout of Aroostook Valley, describing it as both challenging and beautiful. The course is set amidst stunning scenery that adds to the overall experience. Additionally, golfers appreciate the well-maintained conditions featuring fast and true greens.
The staff at Aroostook Valley receives high praise for their friendliness and professionalism throughout every aspect of your visit—from check-in to dining experiences. They go above and beyond to ensure you have an enjoyable time on the course.
Whether you are planning a day trip or considering staying overnight to play twice, Aroostook Valley Country Club promises great value for your round. Don't miss out on this hidden treasure located in scenic Fort Fairfield!
*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: 69.1/122 | 388 | 341 | 494 | 170 | 471 | 336 | 352 | 150 | 378 | 3080 | 395 | 342 | 510 | 202 | 530 | 180 | 402 | 149 | 514 | 3224 | 6304 |
| White M: 67.4/118 | 375 | 327 | 478 | 152 | 440 | 308 | 334 | 139 | 365 | 2918 | 382 | 322 | 489 | 189 | 510 | 156 | 383 | 134 | 494 | 3059 | 5977 |
| Red W: 70.0/119 | 351 | 277 | 458 | 130 | 397 | 278 | 257 | 108 | 356 | 2612 | 370 | 314 | 393 | 183 | 467 | 105 | 358 | 122 | 469 | 2781 | 5393 |
| Handicap | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6304 yards | 69.1 | 122 |
| White | 72 | 5977 yards | 67.4 | 118 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5393 yards | 69.9 | 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.