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
Avalon Lakes Golf Course, located in Warren, Ohio, is a public 18-hole course that offers a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architects Pete Dye (1967) and Tim Liddy (2000), this course has been a favorite among locals since its establishment in 1967.
With a par of 72, Avalon Lakes stretches over 7,551 yards and boasts a slope rating of 139 and an impressive rating of 76.5. The course features five different tee positions to accommodate players of varying abilities, from seasoned golfers to beginners looking to improve their game. The well-maintained fairways are lined with bent grass, while the greens offer smooth putting surfaces throughout the season.
In addition to its excellent layout and conditions, Avalon Lakes provides amenities such as driving range facilities, practice areas for pitching and chipping, and putting green practice sessions. Whether you're seeking a challenging round or simply want to relax on the beautiful grounds, Avalon Lakes Golf Course is sure to impress any golfer who visits.
Avalon Lakes Golf Course has received glowing reviews from golfers who have had the opportunity to play there. One player described it as "all you would expect from Pete Dye and more," highlighting the strategic bunkering, use of water hazards, and fast/undulating greens that are characteristic of a Dye-designed course. Another reviewer praised the course's condition, stating that it was in excellent shape during their visit.
In addition to the impressive layout and conditions, players also commented on the friendliness of the staff at Avalon Lakes. The helpfulness and hospitality shown by employees were consistently rated as excellent.
Overall, Avalon Lakes seems to offer an exceptional golfing experience with challenging holes designed by Pete Dye himself. With well-maintained fairways and greens along with a welcoming staff, this course is definitely worth considering for any golfer looking for an enjoyable round.
Avalon Lakes Golf Course offers exceptional value for golfers of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect Pete Dye, the course features strategic bunkering, water hazards, and fast/undulating greens that provide a challenging yet enjoyable experience.
Reviews from players highlight the excellent condition of Avalon Lakes, with well-maintained fairways and greens throughout. The staff at this course are consistently praised for their friendliness and hospitality.
With its stunning layout and top-notch conditions, Avalon Lakes is a must-play for any golfer seeking an unforgettable round. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, this course will test your skills while providing a memorable day on the links.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position 5 M: 75.7/135 W: 82.1/150 | 496 | 428 | 542 | 188 | 343 | 598 | 460 | 235 | 385 | 3675 | 404 | 544 | 193 | 471 | 513 | 385 | 212 | 402 | 488 | 3612 | 7287 |
| Position 4 M: 73.4/131 W: 79.4/144 | 445 | 400 | 502 | 169 | 315 | 547 | 409 | 200 | 368 | 3355 | 395 | 512 | 186 | 452 | 491 | 372 | 180 | 395 | 455 | 3438 | 6793 |
| Position 3 M: 71.2/130 W: 76.9/139 | 394 | 370 | 490 | 153 | 290 | 504 | 376 | 174 | 344 | 3095 | 385 | 494 | 166 | 420 | 470 | 359 | 169 | 371 | 435 | 3269 | 6364 |
| Position 2 M: 67.3/124 W: 72.4/129 | 356 | 312 | 425 | 138 | 236 | 439 | 330 | 139 | 319 | 2694 | 353 | 484 | 114 | 332 | 386 | 304 | 157 | 310 | 406 | 2846 | 5540 |
| Position 1 M: 64.1/118 W: 68.4/122 | 306 | 270 | 414 | 127 | 236 | 376 | 274 | 130 | 297 | 2430 | 291 | 443 | 98 | 251 | 382 | 300 | 116 | 264 | 295 | 2440 | 4870 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position 5 | 72 | 7551 yards | 76.5 | 139 |
| Position 4 | 72 | 6932 yards | 73.5 | 133 |
| Position 3 | 72 | 6491 yards | 71.3 | 129 |
| Position 2 (W) | 72 | 5558 yards | 71.7 | 122 |
| Position 2 | 72 | 5558 yards | 66.2 | 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.