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
Arrowhead Country Club, nestled in the heart of Rapid City, South Dakota, is a private 18-hole golf course that has captivated the hearts of golfers since its establishment in 1954. Designed by an anonymous architect, this scenic course offers a challenging par of 71 and stretches across 6,519 yards of meticulously manicured fairways. With a slope rating of 133 and a rating of 70.1, Arrowhead presents a formidable test for seasoned golfers while also providing a welcoming environment for beginners seeking to hone their skills. Multiple tee options, ranging from over 6,500 yards to a more manageable 4,200 yards for women, ensure that golfers of all skill levels can enjoy a gratifying round. The course boasts year-round pristine conditions, complemented by excellent practice facilities, including a driving range and dedicated areas for pitching, chipping, and putting. Arrowhead's commitment to excellence has been recognized, earning it the prestigious title of the top course in South Dakota by Golf Advisor in 2022.
Golfers who have had the privilege of experiencing Arrowhead Country Club have been unanimous in their praise. The course conditions have consistently garnered rave reviews, with players describing the fairways and greens as immaculate and meticulously maintained. Comments such as "The course was fun, challenging, and very well kept" and "Immaculate conditions, amazing service" reflect the high standards that Arrowhead upholds. The course layout has also been lauded for its variety and strategic challenges, providing golfers with a memorable and engaging experience. The elevated tee boxes offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
Beyond the course itself, the staff at Arrowhead Country Club has consistently received praise for their exceptional service and friendly demeanor. Golfers have particularly noted the warmth and helpfulness of the pro shop staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the overall golfing experience. Members of the club are also described as friendly and inclusive, fostering a sense of camaraderie among players.
The Links Card wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding Arrowhead Country Club. This remarkable course offers exceptional value for avid golfers seeking an unparalleled golfing experience. The combination of pristine conditions, friendly staff, and a picturesque layout makes Arrowhead a must-play destination for both local enthusiasts and visiting golfers. While it is a private club with limited tee times available for non-members, we highly recommend taking advantage of any opportunity to play this extraordinary course. Arrowhead Country Club stands as a testament to the pursuit of golfing excellence and is undoubtedly one of South Dakota's premier golfing destinations.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Arrowhead M: 70.1/133 | 570 | 398 | 195 | 395 | 198 | 500 | 380 | 334 | 377 | 3347 | 355 | 162 | 473 | 175 | 510 | 382 | 345 | 215 | 555 | 3172 | 6519 |
| 2 Arrowhead M: 68.6/126 | 547 | 395 | 181 | 377 | 171 | 452 | 373 | 333 | 356 | 3185 | 337 | 145 | 430 | 167 | 494 | 353 | 305 | 180 | 534 | 2945 | 6130 |
| 3 Arrowhead M: 67.1/119 | 501 | 353 | 148 | 346 | 150 | 405 | 325 | 279 | 286 | 2793 | 302 | 129 | 323 | 158 | 426 | 293 | 292 | 151 | 457 | 2531 | 5324 |
| 4 Arrowhead W: 69.3/122 | 501 | 328 | 148 | 346 | 150 | 378 | 292 | 250 | 286 | 2679 | 302 | 129 | 323 | 113 | 426 | 266 | 292 | 126 | 457 | 2434 | 5113 |
| 5 Arrowhead W: 65.2/117 | 433 | 260 | 98 | 290 | 128 | 331 | 235 | 210 | 260 | 2245 | 252 | 91 | 311 | 82 | 374 | 226 | 242 | 101 | 342 | 2021 | 4266 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 | 6519 yards | 70.1 | 133 |
| 2 | 71 | 6130 yards | 68.6 | 126 |
| 3 | 71 | 5324 yards | 67.1 | 119 |
| 4 (W) | 71 | 5113 yards | 69.3 | 122 |
| 5 (W) | 71 | 4266 yards | 65.2 | 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.