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 Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Blooming Prairie Country Club invites golfers to experience a delightful 9-hole course that has captivated players since 1936. Designed to provide an engaging challenge for golfers of all skill levels, this classic course boasts a par of 36 and stretches across 3026 yards from the blue tees. With its strategic layout, well-manicured fairways, and pristine greens, Blooming Prairie Country Club promises an enjoyable round of golf. The course's moderate difficulty, as indicated by its slope rating of 127 and rating score of 34.8, ensures that both intermediate and novice golfers can relish their time on the course. To enhance the golfing experience, the club offers amenities such as golf cart and club rentals, along with convenient facilities like banquet halls and lockers. Whether you're seeking to improve your skills or simply enjoy a leisurely game, Blooming Prairie Country Club provides a welcoming atmosphere for all golf enthusiasts.
Golfers who have graced the fairways of Blooming Prairie Country Club have been unanimous in their praise. The course conditions, meticulously maintained and always in top shape, have consistently received rave reviews. The layout of the course, with its strategic challenges and unique features, has captivated players of all skill levels. The friendly and accommodating staff at Blooming Prairie Country Club has also been lauded for their exceptional service, ensuring that every golfer feels welcome and valued.
One enthusiastic reviewer described the course as possessing "great features," highlighting the distinct character and difficulty of each hole. The small greens, in particular, were noted as a delightful challenge that even seasoned golfers appreciated. For those seeking a quick and affordable round of golf, this reviewer highly recommended Blooming Prairie Country Club.
Another reviewer drew a striking comparison between Blooming Prairie Country Club and the renowned Royal Portrush of Northern Ireland, citing the course's challenging layout as the reason for this lofty comparison. Despite being a nine-hole course, the reviewer marveled at the ever-changing nature of the course, with each round presenting new obstacles and challenges. The reviewer specifically mentioned the blind approaches and tree-lined fairways as some of the course's standout features.
The Links Card, a respected authority in the world of golf, wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers about Blooming Prairie Country Club. This public course offers exceptional value for golfers of all skill levels, providing a high-quality golfing experience without straining the budget. The well-maintained course conditions, challenging layout, and friendly staff contribute to an overall experience that exceeds expectations.
Golfers seeking a unique and engaging challenge will find Blooming Prairie Country Club to be a hidden gem. Each hole presents its own distinct features and obstacles, ensuring that every round is a fresh and exciting adventure. The small greens demand precision and accuracy, adding an extra layer of challenge for experienced golfers. Despite being a nine-hole course, Blooming Prairie Country Club offers a remarkable variety that keeps golfers coming back for more.
The Links Card highly recommends Blooming Prairie Country Club to golfers in Minnesota and beyond. Its combination of affordability, quality, and challenge makes it a must-visit destination for anyone passionate about the sport. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Blooming Prairie Country Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience that will leave you eager to return.
*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: 33.8/121 W: 36.6/126 | 155 | 521 | 289 | 162 | 419 | 354 | 356 | 360 | 280 | 2896 | 2896 |
| White M: 33.2/117 W: 35.8/122 | 147 | 495 | 265 | 142 | 413 | 339 | 349 | 338 | 272 | 2760 | 2760 |
| Gold M: 32.3/113 W: 34.8/118 | 123 | 463 | 241 | 119 | 377 | 329 | 342 | 327 | 252 | 2573 | 2573 |
| Red M: 31.6/110 W: 33.9/114 | 123 | 406 | 201 | 113 | 371 | 319 | 337 | 291 | 247 | 2408 | 2408 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 36 | 3026 yards | 34.8 | 127 |
| White | 36 | 2849 yards | 34.1 | 124 |
| White (W) | 37 | 2849 yards | 36.6 | 125 |
| Red (W) | 37 | 2554 yards | 35.0 | 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.
We offer free memberships for your employees to use at other partner courses for access to the same perks available to our paying members. Your staff's cards will carry your courses' name and their name so they're identified as industry insiders.New in 2022: an unofficial industry rate program. At the request of several partner courses, we're creating a section in our listings for insider rates that are only visible and available to registered staff members. Participation by your course is optionalYour staff memberships will stay active as long as your course remains active on the platformOur 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.