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
Pleasant Hill Golf Course, located in the charming town of Chardon, Ohio, offers an 18-hole public golf course that caters to golfers of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect Dalton Pfousts and established in 1963, this course boasts bent grass fairways and greens, providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience. With a par of 71 and a length of approximately 6008 yards from the white tees, golfers will encounter a variety of obstacles and hazards throughout their round. Multiple tee options are available to accommodate players of different abilities, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all. While slope and rating information is currently unavailable, reviews consistently praise the course's well-maintained conditions and friendly staff, who contribute to a smooth and enjoyable pace of play. Amenities include a welcoming clubhouse with banquet facilities and a snack bar for refreshments. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Pleasant Hill Golf Course provides an inviting setting to test your skills and immerse yourself in the sport.
Player reviews for Back/Front at Pleasant Hill Golf Course in Chardon, Ohio present a diverse range of opinions. While some golfers rave about the course's positive aspects, others highlight areas that could be improved.
Course Conditions: Overall, the course conditions receive generally favorable feedback, with many players describing them as "good" or "average." Reviewers commend the well-maintained fairways and greens, contributing to an enjoyable playing experience.
Layout: The course layout generates mixed reactions. Some golfers appreciate its straightforward design, while others find it confusing due to the 27-hole setup. Despite these differing opinions, several reviewers agree that the course offers opportunities for players of all skill levels to score well.
Staff Friendliness: The staff at Pleasant Hill Golf Course consistently receives high praise for their exceptional friendliness and accommodating nature. Reviewers frequently mention the excellent service they receive from the staff, enhancing their overall experience at the course.
Pace of Play: Players generally express satisfaction with the pace of play at Back/Front at Pleasant Hill Golf Course. Many reviews highlight the fast pace they experience during their rounds, allowing them to complete their games without unnecessary delays.
Amenities: Opinions on the course's amenities vary among reviewers. Some find them adequate and satisfactory, while others expect more extensive facilities. These mixed ratings suggest that the amenities may cater to different preferences and expectations among golfers.
Overall Value: Despite the varying opinions on specific aspects of the course, the overall value proposition of Back/Front at Pleasant Hill Golf Course is generally well-received. Many reviewers feel that the course offers excellent value for the price they pay, making it an attractive option for golfers seeking an affordable and enjoyable experience.
The Links Cards, a reputable golf course rating and review platform, provides valuable insights into the perceived value of Back/Front at Pleasant Hill Golf Course. According to their analysis, the course offers a positive value proposition for golfers. The Links Cards highlights the course's well-maintained conditions, friendly staff, and overall enjoyable experience as key factors contributing to its perceived value. While some reviewers have expressed concerns about certain aspects of the course, The Links Cards emphasizes that these negative experiences appear to be isolated incidents rather than systemic issues. Overall, The Links Cards recommends Back/Front at Pleasant Hill Golf Course as a worthwhile destination for golfers seeking a quality golfing experience at a reasonable price.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 68.7/117 | 372 | 332 | 155 | 327 | 131 | 558 | 367 | 211 | 585 | 3038 | 353 | 486 | 371 | 112 | 168 | 417 | 258 | 349 | 459 | 2973 | 6011 |
| Yellow M: 67.2/113 W: 68.2/115 | 361 | 325 | 153 | 317 | 130 | 501 | 341 | 151 | 501 | 2780 | 351 | 476 | 366 | 110 | 168 | 364 | 255 | 341 | 454 | 2885 | 5665 |
| Red W: 65.1/109 | 361 | 321 | 141 | 257 | 117 | 461 | 337 | 151 | 482 | 2628 | 298 | 458 | 354 | 102 | 157 | 354 | 250 | 341 | 454 | 2768 | 5396 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 6008 yards | ||
| Yellow | 71 | 5714 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 71 | 5446 yards |
**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.