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
Nestled in the heart of Atlantic, Iowa, Atlantic Golf & Country Club stands as a testament to the rich golfing heritage of the Midwest. Established in 1914, this semi-private 18-hole course has captivated golfers of all skill levels with its picturesque landscapes and challenging layout. Designed by an anonymous architect, the course boasts a par of 69 and stretches to 6,187 yards from the blue tees, providing a stern test for experienced players while remaining accessible to beginners. With a slope rating of 116 and a course rating of 68.8, it offers a moderate challenge for the average golfer. The meticulously maintained course features amenities such as golf carts and pull carts, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable golfing experience. Practice facilities, including a driving range, pitching/chipping area, and putting green, are also available to help golfers hone their skills. Whether you seek a leisurely round with friends or an opportunity to test your mettle against a classic layout steeped in history, Atlantic Golf & Country Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience.
Atlantic Golf & Country Club has garnered rave reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of gracing its fairways. One enthusiastic player described the course as a "great track," lauding its outstanding fairways and aesthetically pleasing layout. Despite its modest length, the course is far from a pushover, strategically defended by an abundance of trees and challenging greens. Another golfer echoed these sentiments, recommending the use of a cart to navigate the course's undulating terrain. However, both reviewers were unanimous in their praise of the course's overall condition and its diverse range of lies.
While opinions on the friendliness of the staff were divided, with one reviewer rating it as good and the other as average, both agreed that Atlantic Golf & Country Club is a must-play for any golfer. These positive reviews paint a clear picture of a course that offers a delightful golfing experience, with its scenic beauty and enjoyable layout leaving a lasting impression on those who visit.
The Links Card, a respected authority in golf course evaluations, shares the enthusiasm of golfers who have experienced Atlantic Golf & Country Club. This semi-private course has earned a reputation as a "great track," with its outstanding fairways and aesthetically pleasing layout. Although not overly long, the course presents a formidable challenge with its abundance of trees and tricky greens. The hilly terrain suggests using a cart for convenience.
The condition of the course receives high marks, with reviewers praising its well-maintained state and variety of lies. Although feedback on staff friendliness is mixed, both reviewers agree that this club comes highly recommended for play.
With its scenic setting and enjoyable layout, it's clear that players are pleased with their experience at Atlantic Golf & Country Club. Whether you're an intermediate or advanced golfer looking for a quality round of golf in Iowa, this course offers great value for your money.
*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: 68.2/119 W: 73.9/128 | 341 | 194 | 346 | 355 | 388 | 151 | 391 | 280 | 299 | 2745 | 364 | 389 | 143 | 366 | 325 | 186 | 412 | 344 | 544 | 3073 | 5818 |
| White M: 67.4/118 W: 73.0/126 | 332 | 181 | 339 | 341 | 377 | 143 | 385 | 272 | 289 | 2659 | 354 | 376 | 137 | 362 | 315 | 179 | 406 | 339 | 522 | 2990 | 5649 |
| Red W: 68.6/114 | 324 | 167 | 333 | 260 | 305 | 134 | 276 | 263 | 279 | 2341 | 259 | 363 | 132 | 359 | 246 | 116 | 349 | 318 | 430 | 2572 | 4913 |
| Gold M: 64.0/110 | 324 | 167 | 333 | 260 | 305 | 134 | 276 | 263 | 279 | 2341 | 259 | 363 | 132 | 359 | 246 | 116 | 349 | 318 | 430 | 2572 | 4913 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 16 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 69 | 6187 yards | 68.8 | 116 |
| White | 69 | 5746 yards | 67.5 | 113 |
| Red | 70 | 5218 yards | 69.5 | 113 |
**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.