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
Located in the heart of Springfield, Missouri, Betty Allison at Oscar Blom Golf Course offers an enjoyable golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by Bill & Payne Stewart Municipal Golf Course, this 9-hole public course has been a local favorite since its establishment in 1959.
Measuring at 1407 yards with a par of 27, Betty Allison provides a compact yet challenging layout. The course features well-maintained Bent Grass greens and can be played year-round. It also offers amenities such as a driving range, putting green, and golf school academy for those looking to improve their game.
With varying hole lengths and moderate ratings (24.0/107 for White tees), the course appeals to both beginners and experienced players alike. Whether you're practicing your short game or enjoying a quick round with friends or family, Betty Allison at Oscar Blom Golf Course provides an accessible option in Springfield's golfing scene.
Betty Allison at Oscar Blom Golf Course has received a range of reviews from golfers. Some players have praised the course conditions and layout, while others have found it to be average overall. One golfer described the course as "very well maintained with good greens" and complimented the staff for being "courteous and helpful." Another reviewer mentioned that Betty Allison is a fun place to play for a low price, especially if you want to work on your short irons.
However, there have also been some criticisms of the course. One golfer noted that rounds can be slow due to high demand on weekends. Additionally, some reviewers felt that both the condition and layout of Betty Allison were just average.
Overall, it seems that Betty Allison at Oscar Blom Golf Course offers decently maintained conditions with friendly staff members. The layout may not be exceptional, but it provides an enjoyable experience for golfers looking for affordable options or wanting to practice their short game skills.
The Links Cards considers Betty Allison at Oscar Blom Golf Course to offer a decent value for the price. While it may not boast premier features or a breathtaking layout, it provides a well-maintained course with friendly staff. The affordability of the course makes it a great option for budget-conscious golfers, especially those looking to work on their short game or practice their skills without breaking the bank.
However, it's important to note that some reviewers have found the overall condition and layout to be average, and rounds can be slow on weekends due to high demand.
In conclusion, Betty Allison at Oscar Blom Golf Course is a solid choice for golfers seeking an affordable round of golf in Springfield. While it may not be the most challenging or visually stunning course, it offers a decent value for the price and is particularly well-suited for those looking to improve their short game or practice their skills.
*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: 25.1/111 | 157 | 156 | 116 | 146 | 207 | 148 | 166 | 148 | 163 | 1407 | 1407 |
| White M: 24.0/107 | 131 | 145 | 95 | 130 | 176 | 105 | 151 | 132 | 131 | 1196 | 1196 |
| Red M: 22.9/100 W: 23.0/103 | 95 | 105 | 84 | 121 | 122 | 88 | 124 | 115 | 78 | 932 | 932 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 5 | ||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 27 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 1407 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.