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
Bandon Preserve, nestled in the charming town of Bandon, Oregon, is a resort-style golf course designed by the renowned duo of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Established in 2012, this links-style course offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. With a par of 39 and a manageable length of 1609 yards, Bandon Preserve strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility. The course boasts beautifully manicured fescue grass fairways and greens, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Golfers can enhance their experience by taking advantage of the course's amenities, including club rentals and knowledgeable caddies. Bandon Preserve's accolades include being recognized as one of Oregon's top courses by Golf Advisor in 2019, securing the #10 spot, and being celebrated for its outstanding off-course amenities, earning the #20 position in the same year. Whether seeking refreshments at the 19th hole or embracing the scenic beauty on foot, Bandon Preserve caters to every golfer's preferences, ensuring a thoroughly enjoyable golfing experience.
Bandon Preserve has garnered widespread acclaim from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing its course. The overall condition of the course is consistently praised, with meticulously maintained fairways and greens that provide a pristine playing surface. One enthusiastic golfer exclaimed, "The greens were pristine!" Another reviewer lauded the course's layout, describing it as "fun" and adorned with "spectacular views." The friendly and helpful staff at Bandon Preserve further enhances the golfing experience, ensuring that every player feels welcome and supported throughout their round.
Golfers particularly relish the challenge presented by the par 3 holes at Bandon Preserve. One player remarked, "You will absolutely play shots from distances you don't regularly hit," highlighting the course's ability to push players outside their comfort zones. Another player shared their experience navigating the course's unique green complexes, describing how they had to "use their imagination" to conquer the humps and bumps on the greens. These distinctive features add an element of excitement and creativity to the game.
Bandon Preserve stands out as a top-rated par 3 course in Bandon, Oregon, offering golfers an exceptional experience. The course's pristine condition, engaging layout, and friendly staff contribute to its popularity. While some reviewers have mentioned that the prices may be slightly higher compared to other courses in the area, many golfers believe that the quality of the experience justifies the cost. The Links Cards echoes this sentiment, recognizing Bandon Preserve as a worthwhile investment for golfers seeking a memorable round on one of Oregon's finest par 3 courses. The course's stunning scenery and diverse gameplay options cater to golfers of all skill levels, ensuring an enjoyable day out 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back M: 53.1/105 W: 54.1/107 | 134 | 150 | 87 | 118 | 142 | 131 | 147 | 63 | 134 | 1106 | 120 | 142 | 132 | 109 | 134 | 150 | 87 | 118 | 142 | 1134 | 2240 |
| Front M: 53.0/103 W: 52.9/105 | 90 | 93 | 65 | 83 | 95 | 77 | 119 | 40 | 88 | 750 | 93 | 95 | 108 | 75 | 90 | 93 | 65 | 83 | 95 | 797 | 1547 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 4 | |||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 54 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 39 | 1609 yards | ||
| Front | 39 | 1121 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.