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 Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Barn Hollow at Hawk's View Golf Club offers a distinctive short game course that caters to golfers of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned Craig Schreiner and established in 2001, this public course seamlessly blends traditional elements with a diverse landscape, featuring elevation changes, mature trees, picturesque lakes, and serene wetlands. With a par of 54 and a manageable length of 2708 yards from the blue tees (and 2254 yards from the white tees), Barn Hollow provides a welcoming environment for beginners and junior players, allowing them to ease into the game. Simultaneously, it presents low handicappers with an ideal opportunity to refine their short game skills. Water hazards strategically placed on seven holes throughout the course add an element of challenge and excitement. Additionally, this walkable course can be comfortably completed in less than three hours, making it an excellent option for those seeking a quick yet fulfilling golf experience before or after work.
Golfers who have experienced the delights of Barn Hollow at Hawk's View Golf Club have consistently expressed their utmost satisfaction. The course conditions, meticulously maintained and always in pristine shape, have garnered widespread praise. The layout, skillfully designed to offer a harmonious blend of variety and challenge, has been lauded by players of all skill levels. Furthermore, the friendly and accommodating staff has left a lasting positive impression on visitors, contributing to the overall exceptional golfing experience.
One enthusiastic golfer remarked, "I always enjoy golfing here. The course is well-kept, and the staff is friendly." Another player echoed this sentiment, stating, "The course is always in great shape, and I appreciate the family-friendly environment." A more experienced golfer shared their admiration, describing Barn Hollow as "one of my favorite gems outside of Chicago." They particularly highlighted the exceptional all-around experience, encompassing GPS carts, friendly staff, well-equipped range facilities, and a superb putting green. The challenging yet enjoyable nature of the course further enhanced their golfing experience.
The Links Cards wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding Barn Hollow at Hawk's View Golf Club. This publicly accessible course delivers remarkable value for a round of golf. The overwhelmingly positive reviews from players serve as a testament to its exceptional conditions and welcoming atmosphere.
The meticulously maintained course, coupled with the friendly and accommodating staff, has solidified Barn Hollow's reputation as a must-play destination for golfers visiting Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The course layout, masterfully crafted to combine traditional elements with diverse landscapes, provides a captivating experience for golfers of all skill levels. Beginners and junior players can embark on their golfing journey with confidence, while seasoned players can hone their skills on the challenging yet rewarding course.
The strategic placement of water hazards on seven holes adds an element of excitement and challenge, while the option to walk the course in less than three hours caters to those seeking a convenient and enjoyable golfing experience. The availability of GPS carts, excellent range facilities, and a well-maintained putting green further enhances the overall golfing experience.
In conclusion, Barn Hollow at Hawk's View Golf Club offers an exceptional value for an unforgettable golfing experience. Its pristine conditions, friendly staff, and thoughtfully designed layout make it a must-play destination for golfers visiting Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
*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: 55.0/90 | 109 | 168 | 148 | 121 | 187 | 135 | 166 | 127 | 188 | 1349 | 135 | 164 | 124 | 106 | 155 | 141 | 222 | 162 | 150 | 1359 | 2708 |
| White M: 53.6/86 | 94 | 139 | 120 | 99 | 157 | 109 | 142 | 101 | 157 | 1118 | 106 | 133 | 103 | 85 | 121 | 119 | 199 | 139 | 131 | 1136 | 2254 |
| Red W: 54.0/92 | 75 | 112 | 88 | 88 | 128 | 83 | 117 | 67 | 140 | 898 | 79 | 103 | 80 | 68 | 89 | 99 | 151 | 110 | 109 | 888 | 1786 |
| Handicap | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 11 | |||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 54 | 2708 yards | ||
| White | 54 | 2254 yards | ||
| Red | 54 | 1786 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.