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 Wentzville, Missouri, Bear Creek Golf Club stands as a testament to the perfect blend of challenge and accessibility. Designed by the renowned Gary Kern in 1998, this 18-hole course boasts a par of 72 and stretches to an impressive 7,005 yards from the back tees. With a slope rating of 136 and a rating of 73.9, Bear Creek offers a formidable challenge for seasoned golfers while remaining welcoming to beginners.
The course is adorned with meticulously maintained fairways featuring a lush combination of Zoysia grass and bluegrass, providing a picturesque backdrop for every swing. Golfers can further enhance their experience by taking advantage of the exceptional amenities, including a driving range, pitching and chipping area, putting green, and well-appointed clubhouse facilities. Conference and banquet rooms are also available, making Bear Creek Golf Club an ideal venue for corporate events and special occasions.
The resounding chorus of positive reviews from golfers speaks volumes about the exceptional experience that awaits at Bear Creek Golf Club. Players have consistently lauded the pristine course conditions, thoughtfully designed layout, and the genuine friendliness of the staff.
One reviewer, captivated by the overall value, remarked, "The conditions were great, and the value was excellent. The layout was good, and the staff was very friendly." Another golfer echoed this sentiment, describing Bear Creek as having a "great course layout" and commending the excellent maintenance. The general consensus among players is that Bear Creek Golf Club offers an enjoyable and memorable golfing experience.
The Links Card wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding the value proposition of Bear Creek Golf Club. This course truly delivers an exceptional experience that exceeds expectations.
The meticulously maintained course conditions, coupled with the well-designed layout, provide golfers with a challenging yet rewarding round. The friendly and attentive staff further enhances the overall atmosphere, ensuring that every player feels welcome and valued. The array of amenities, including provided carts, adds an extra layer of convenience and enjoyment.
While there have been occasional mentions of potential delays due to overbooking, these instances are rare and do not detract from the overall positive experience that Bear Creek Golf Club offers.
In conclusion, Bear Creek Golf Club stands as a premier destination for golfers seeking a well-rounded and enjoyable experience. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual enthusiast, this course promises to deliver a memorable round that exceeds expectations.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.9/136 | 365 | 455 | 175 | 545 | 440 | 175 | 365 | 550 | 420 | 3490 | 440 | 550 | 195 | 385 | 410 | 565 | 240 | 285 | 445 | 3515 | 7005 |
| Blue M: 71.7/132 | 345 | 430 | 145 | 515 | 405 | 150 | 330 | 525 | 395 | 3240 | 420 | 515 | 175 | 360 | 385 | 540 | 210 | 260 | 430 | 3295 | 6535 |
| White M: 68.6/129 W: 75.2/135 | 335 | 370 | 130 | 485 | 360 | 140 | 300 | 465 | 380 | 2965 | 355 | 460 | 165 | 330 | 345 | 490 | 165 | 255 | 410 | 2975 | 5940 |
| Yellow M: 65.7/118 W: 70.8/123 | 290 | 365 | 110 | 445 | 350 | 115 | 270 | 385 | 350 | 2680 | 340 | 445 | 135 | 315 | 290 | 390 | 125 | 210 | 265 | 2515 | 5195 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly | 72 | 7005 yards | 73.9 | 136 |
| Black | 72 | 6535 yards | 71.7 | 132 |
| Silver | 72 | 5940 yards | 68.6 | 129 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5940 yards | 75.2 | 135 |
| Green | 72 | 5195 yards | 68.6 | 129 |
**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.