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
Ballyhack Golf Club, situated in the heart of Roanoke, Virginia, is a premier golf course that has captivated the hearts of golfers since its inception in 2009. Designed by the renowned duo of Lester George and Bill Kubly, this private/resort course offers an unparalleled golfing experience for players of all skill levels. With a challenging par of 72 and a formidable length of 7,294 yards from the Big Lick tees, Ballyhack presents a true test of skill, boasting a slope rating of 155 and a rating of 76.1. The course is adorned with stunning vistas and incorporates strategic elements such as bunkers, elevation changes, and forced carries, ensuring a unique and engaging round for every golfer. Ballyhack's reputation as one of Virginia's top courses is well-deserved, having consistently earned accolades from Golf Advisor rankings since its opening. Whether you're an avid golfer seeking a bucket list destination or an experienced player looking for a new challenge, Ballyhack Golf Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience.
Golfers who have had the privilege of playing at Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke, Virginia, have been unanimous in their praise for this exceptional course. The course conditions are consistently described as immaculate, with lush fairways, blemish-free greens, and meticulously maintained surroundings. One golfer eloquently stated, "The fairways are impossibly lush and smooth, the greens are blemish-free, and the rest of the course is just so, so good."
Beyond the pristine conditions, golfers rave about the unique layout of Ballyhack. The course offers a style of golf uncommon to the region, featuring spectacular elevation changes reminiscent of renowned courses like Erin Hills. Each hole possesses a distinct rhythm that unfolds with every new teeing ground, creating a captivating and ever-changing experience.
The friendly and welcoming staff at Ballyhack Golf Club is another highlight frequently mentioned in player reviews. From the Head Pro who personally greets guests and provides tours of the facility to the attentive staff throughout the visit, golfers feel valued and well taken care of. These positive reviews collectively paint a picture of Ballyhack Golf Club as a golfing paradise, offering exceptional course conditions, a captivating layout, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The Links Cards holds Ballyhack Golf Club in high regard, recognizing it as a course that provides exceptional value for avid golfers. The consistently excellent course conditions, coupled with the unique and challenging layout, make Ballyhack a must-play destination. The lush fairways, immaculate greens, and stunning vistas create an ambiance that enhances the golfing experience.
What truly sets Ballyhack apart is the friendly and professional staff, who consistently go above and beyond to ensure every golfer feels welcome and well-catered to. From personalized tours to attentive service throughout the visit, Ballyhack's commitment to hospitality is unparalleled.
Ballyhack Golf Club is not just another golf course; it's a hidden gem that offers an unforgettable golfing experience. Whether you're an advanced golfer seeking a bucket list-worthy challenge or simply looking for a top-quality round on a well-maintained course, Ballyhack delivers on all fronts. Its recognition as one of Virginia's top courses by Golf Advisor is a testament to its exceptional quality.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lick M: 76.3/155 | 399 | 538 | 251 | 467 | 442 | 354 | 191 | 383 | 546 | 3571 | 595 | 357 | 462 | 228 | 408 | 575 | 491 | 152 | 455 | 3723 | 7294 |
| Ballyhack M: 73.6/152 | 349 | 514 | 211 | 447 | 378 | 334 | 188 | 350 | 530 | 3301 | 569 | 322 | 427 | 214 | 361 | 544 | 461 | 126 | 428 | 3452 | 6753 |
| Appalachian M: 72.1/149 | 321 | 514 | 174 | 411 | 378 | 334 | 188 | 319 | 530 | 3169 | 508 | 322 | 400 | 178 | 344 | 544 | 402 | 126 | 401 | 3225 | 6394 |
| Blue Ridge M: 71.0/146 | 321 | 487 | 174 | 411 | 378 | 298 | 165 | 319 | 485 | 3038 | 508 | 265 | 400 | 178 | 344 | 508 | 402 | 126 | 401 | 3132 | 6170 |
| Star M: 68.9/140 W: 74.8/143 | 288 | 463 | 143 | 411 | 315 | 272 | 154 | 294 | 458 | 2798 | 462 | 250 | 367 | 168 | 306 | 467 | 376 | 113 | 362 | 2871 | 5669 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lick | 72 | 7294 yards | 76.1 | 155 |
| Ballyhack | 72 | 6753 yards | 73.5 | 152 |
| Blue Ridge | 72 | 6187 yards | 71.0 | 146 |
| Star | 72 | 5637 yards | 68.7 | 139 |
| Star (W) | 72 | 5637 yards | 74.8 | 147 |
**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.