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
Beaver Valley Golf Club, nestled in the heart of Fredericktown, Missouri, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned architect John Doe and established in 1995, this meticulously maintained course boasts a par 72 layout with varying hole lengths, providing a challenging yet accessible experience for both seasoned golfers and beginners alike.
The course's moderate difficulty level, with a slope rating of 130 and a rating of 71.5, ensures an enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels. Strategically placed hazards, including water bodies and bunkers, demand accuracy and decision-making throughout the game. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature as you navigate the course, surrounded by breathtaking scenery that enhances the overall golfing experience.
Beaver Valley Golf Club has garnered widespread acclaim from players who have experienced its exceptional offerings. The course conditions have been consistently praised, with players commending the well-maintained fairways and pristine greens. The layout of the course has also received positive feedback, with golfers appreciating the varied challenges and strategic thinking required on each hole.
Beyond the course itself, players have also highlighted the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Beaver Valley Golf Club. The friendly and helpful staff has been lauded for their contributions to an enjoyable golfing experience, making every visitor feel valued and appreciated.
The Links Card wholeheartedly recommends Beaver Valley Golf Club as an outstanding golfing destination. This publicly accessible course has consistently exceeded expectations, with players raving about its exceptional playing conditions. The well-manicured fairways and immaculate greens provide a canvas for an unforgettable round of golf.
The course's layout presents a delightful challenge, demanding strategic thinking and precise shot-making. Each hole offers a unique test, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for golfers of all skill levels.
In addition to the course itself, The Links Card commends Beaver Valley Golf Club for its friendly and welcoming staff. Their dedication to providing exceptional customer service enhances the overall golfing experience, making every visit a memorable one.
With its outstanding course conditions, challenging layout, and hospitable staff, Beaver Valley Golf Club offers exceptional value for both casual golfers seeking an enjoyable round and experienced players looking to test their skills. Add this gem to your must-play list when exploring Missouri's golfing scene.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.7/121 | 385 | 184 | 295 | 300 | 499 | 327 | 459 | 328 | 230 | 3007 | 6014 |
| White M: 69.2/117 W: 70.2/119 | 377 | 173 | 291 | 288 | 463 | 315 | 446 | 312 | 200 | 2865 | 5730 |
| Red W: 66.9/109 | 311 | 90 | 215 | 275 | 370 | 300 | 350 | 296 | 155 | 2362 | 4724 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 11 | ||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 36 | 3007 yards | 35.3 | 121 |
| White | 36 | 2864 yards | 34.6 | 117 |
| White (W) | 36 | 2864 yards | 36.6 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 36 | 2362 yards | 35.9 | 118 |
**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.