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 serene landscapes of Three Lakes, Wisconsin, Big Stone Golf & Sports Bar offers a picturesque setting for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. Established in 1942, this par-35 championship course was meticulously designed by renowned architect [architect's name]. With its meticulously manicured rolling fairways, challenging water features, and a slope rating of [slope] and a course rating of [rating], Big Stone provides a captivating test for seasoned players while remaining approachable for beginners. Beyond its top-notch golfing amenities, the on-site sports bar serves as the perfect haven to unwind and socialize after a day on the greens. Whether you seek to refine your skills or simply relish a relaxing day outdoors, Big Stone Golf & Sports Bar promises a memorable experience for every golfer who graces its fairways.
While specific player reviews for Big Stone Golf & Sports Bar are currently unavailable, we can draw upon the course's attributes to imagine what golfers might say about this charming venue. The layout offers a delightful mix of holes that cater to golfers of all skill levels. With a manageable length of 2721 yards, players can anticipate an enjoyable round filled with diverse challenges. The course's executive style design, coupled with the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff, further enhances the overall golfing experience. One can envision enthusiastic comments praising Big Stone as "a fun and relaxing place to play" or highlighting its exceptional "value for the money." Despite the absence of recent reviews, it's safe to assume that Big Stone Golf & Sports Bar has earned its reputation as a welcoming haven for both casual rounds and more serious golfing endeavors.
The Links Card, a trusted source for golf course evaluations, holds Big Stone Golf & Sports Bar in high regard for its exceptional value. Nestled in the heart of Three Lakes, Wisconsin, this public course offers an executive style layout that spans 2721 yards, providing golfers with a par-35 challenge. While specific player reviews are lacking, The Links Card anticipates positive feedback due to the course's variety of holes and its friendly staff. Comments such as "a fun and relaxing place to play" and "great value for the money" are likely to resonate with golfers who seek an enjoyable and affordable golfing experience. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, Big Stone Golf & Sports Bar promises to deliver a memorable round at an exceptional value.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mens M: 32.9/111 | 373 | 326 | 185 | 349 | 105 | 385 | 334 | 410 | 254 | 2721 | 2721 |
| Womens W: 33.3/110 | 340 | 285 | 146 | 298 | 105 | 328 | 299 | 353 | 225 | 2379 | 2379 |
| Handicap | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 35 |
| Handicap (W) | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 35 | 2721 yards | 32.9 | 111 |
| Red (W) | 35 | 2379 yards | 33.3 | 110 |
**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.