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
Ashland Golf Club, nestled in the heart of Ashland, Ohio, is a traditional 18-hole semi-private course that has stood the test of time since its establishment in 1923. Designed by the renowned architect Willie Park Jr., this course offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. With a par of 72 and measuring at an impressive 6,699 yards from the back tees, Ashland Golf Club provides ample length to test your skills. The course boasts meticulously maintained bent grass fairways and greens, ensuring optimal playing conditions throughout the golf season, which spans from April to October. Rated with a slope of 131 and a rating of 72.3, golfers can expect an exciting round filled with various challenges, including water hazards on twelve holes and strategically placed bunkers throughout the layout. Whether you're a seasoned golfer seeking a competitive challenge or simply looking to indulge in a weekend of golf, Ashland Golf Club is undoubtedly worth the drive.
The player reviews for Ashland Golf Club in Ashland, Ohio paint a consistent picture of excellence. Golfers rave about the exceptional conditions of the course, with one reviewer lauding the "very well tended fairways and greens," while another proclaims it a "gem" in terms of its outstanding condition. The challenging nature of the course is also a common theme in the reviews, with one player noting that it's a tough course that demands regular practice or a high level of experience. However, this challenge is met with enthusiasm by many reviewers, who recommend the course to more skilled or experienced players. Beyond the course itself, reviewers also express positive sentiments about the friendly and welcoming staff. One player recounts a great experience with the staff, highlighting their genuine friendliness and helpfulness. These reviews collectively suggest that Ashland Golf Club offers a beautiful and well-maintained course, coupled with an enjoyable golfing experience enhanced by the friendly demeanor of its staff.
Ashland Golf Club in Ashland, Ohio stands out as a course that delivers exceptional value for golfers of all skill levels. This traditional 18-hole semi-private course offers a challenging and rewarding experience, with its meticulously maintained fairways and greens providing an outstanding playing surface. Golfers appreciate the course's layout, which features water hazards, bunkers, and elevation changes that add excitement to each hole. The friendly and helpful staff further enhances the overall experience, ensuring that golfers have a memorable time. Whether you're an experienced golfer seeking a challenging course or a beginner looking to improve your skills, Ashland Golf Club is an excellent choice. Its accessible location and affordable price point make it an attractive option for both locals and those willing to travel for a quality golfing experience.
*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: 72.2/133 | 353 | 424 | 187 | 369 | 514 | 180 | 403 | 390 | 531 | 3351 | 204 | 411 | 486 | 363 | 381 | 540 | 231 | 392 | 340 | 3348 | 6699 |
| White M: 70.9/129 | 328 | 408 | 175 | 354 | 503 | 156 | 398 | 380 | 522 | 3224 | 180 | 392 | 476 | 350 | 355 | 513 | 199 | 377 | 325 | 3167 | 6391 |
| Gold M: 66.5/116 W: 71.7/126 | 323 | 365 | 118 | 309 | 408 | 136 | 342 | 277 | 477 | 2755 | 141 | 389 | 385 | 343 | 279 | 448 | 166 | 370 | 286 | 2807 | 5562 |
| Red W: 70.8/122 | 313 | 353 | 110 | 306 | 403 | 118 | 335 | 265 | 468 | 2671 | 132 | 384 | 380 | 335 | 270 | 433 | 143 | 355 | 275 | 2707 | 5378 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6699 yards | 72.3 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6391 yards | 70.4 | 126 |
| Gold | 72 | 5562 yards | 66.8 | 114 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5562 yards | 71.3 | 123 |
| Red | 72 | 5378 yards | 70.4 | 121 |
**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.