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 amidst the scenic hills of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Big Creek Golf & Country Club offers golfers a picturesque and challenging experience. Designed by renowned architect Tom Clark in 2000, this public course boasts 18 holes with a par of 72. Stretching to an impressive 7,320 yards from the black tees, Big Creek provides ample space for long hitters to showcase their power. With a slope rating of 134 and a rating of 75.8, the course presents a formidable challenge for skilled players while remaining enjoyable for beginners and intermediate golfers. The fairways are adorned with lush Zoysia grass, while the greens feature pristine L-93 Bent Grass, ensuring exceptional playing conditions throughout the year. Additionally, golfers can refine their skills at the driving range and pitching/chipping area before embarking on the course. Consistently ranked among the top courses in Arkansas by Golf Advisor, including securing the top spot in 2022, Big Creek promises an unforgettable golfing experience for players of all skill levels.
Big Creek Golf & Country Club has garnered widespread acclaim from golfers, who consistently praise its exceptional course conditions. The fairways and greens are meticulously maintained, providing a smooth and consistent playing surface. One satisfied player remarked, "Very nice course. Semi-private would not play it if not for the discounted rate as $109 is a bit steep for the area." Another golfer was particularly impressed with the course layout, stating, "I was very impressed with this course…this course had some thought and design work put in." Beyond the course itself, the staff at Big Creek Golf & Country Club has also received glowing reviews for their friendliness and exceptional service. Golfers have consistently mentioned the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the staff, enhancing their overall experience.
The Links Card wholeheartedly endorses Big Creek Golf & Country Club as an outstanding value for golfers. With its pristine course conditions, well-maintained fairways and greens, and thoughtfully designed layout, Big Creek offers an exceptional round of golf. The positive feedback from golfers further solidifies its reputation as a must-visit destination. The friendly and professional staff adds to the overall appeal of the club, ensuring that players feel welcome and well-catered to. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, Big Creek Golf & Country Club promises an enjoyable and memorable golfing experience in the heart of Mountain Home, Arkansas.
*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: 75.8/134 | 398 | 561 | 351 | 163 | 608 | 180 | 491 | 430 | 459 | 3641 | 549 | 455 | 440 | 203 | 583 | 394 | 325 | 253 | 477 | 3679 | 7320 |
| Blue M: 73.1/129 | 364 | 521 | 329 | 143 | 563 | 161 | 449 | 382 | 428 | 3340 | 513 | 392 | 408 | 186 | 562 | 359 | 305 | 216 | 459 | 3400 | 6740 |
| White M: 70.6/125 | 338 | 487 | 298 | 117 | 539 | 139 | 414 | 352 | 394 | 3078 | 488 | 376 | 323 | 165 | 529 | 331 | 288 | 192 | 427 | 3119 | 6197 |
| Gold M: 68.6/120 W: 73.2/132 | 308 | 460 | 279 | 96 | 522 | 118 | 381 | 340 | 377 | 2881 | 475 | 355 | 308 | 147 | 516 | 316 | 271 | 169 | 369 | 2926 | 5807 |
| Red W: 69.3/127 | 270 | 407 | 221 | 89 | 438 | 101 | 350 | 302 | 353 | 2531 | 399 | 277 | 287 | 123 | 467 | 271 | 222 | 154 | 337 | 2537 | 5068 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7320 yards | 75.8 | 134 |
| Blue | 72 | 6740 yards | 73.1 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 6197 yards | 70.6 | 125 |
| Gold | 72 | 5807 yards | 68.6 | 120 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5807 yards | 73.2 | 132 |
**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.