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
Blue/Green at Medina Country Club, Medina, Ohio: A Golfing Haven for All
Nestled in the heart of Medina, Ohio, the Blue/Green course at Medina Country Club offers a golfing experience like no other. Designed by renowned architect Robert B. Harris and established in 1963, this picturesque course boasts challenging fairways and meticulously manicured greens that put even seasoned golfers to the test. With a par of 72 and a moderate slope rating, the course caters to players of all skill levels, providing an enjoyable round for beginners and advanced players alike. The serene surroundings and strategic water hazards make every round at Blue/Green a memorable one, allowing golfers to immerse themselves in nature's beauty while honing their skills.
Player Reviews: A Glimpse into Golfing Delight
While the Blue/Green course at Medina Country Club has yet to receive formal player reviews, its features and amenities promise an intriguing golfing experience. Stretching over 6875 yards, this private course offers a challenging par of 72 and various tee options to accommodate different skill levels. The course's Bent Grass fairways and greens, meticulously maintained since its opening in 1967, provide a classic feel with modern conveniences such as driving ranges and teaching professionals. The staff's dedication to player satisfaction is evident in their friendly demeanor and exceptional services, ensuring that every golfer feels welcome and supported. Though direct player quotes are unavailable, the well-groomed layout and professional staff suggest that playing at Blue/Green is an enjoyable and memorable experience for all who have the privilege of gracing its fairways.
The Links Card's Perspective: Value Beyond Measure
The Blue/Green course at Medina Country Club is proudly part of The Links Card offerings, presenting an exceptional golfing opportunity. Despite the absence of user reviews, its challenging par 72 and spacious layout spanning 6875 yards cater to golfers of all skill levels, with various tee options to ensure a fair and enjoyable game. Established in 1967, this private course showcases meticulously maintained Bent Grass fairways and greens, blending classic charm with modern amenities such as practice facilities and professional instruction. While direct player feedback is unavailable, the well-kept design and exceptional staff service suggest that a round at Blue/Green is a delightful experience for those fortunate enough to access this exclusive gem through The Links Card membership.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple M: 73.6/128 | 405 | 545 | 220 | 500 | 200 | 465 | 580 | 180 | 405 | 3500 | 365 | 135 | 550 | 445 | 175 | 540 | 390 | 380 | 395 | 3375 | 6875 |
| Blue M: 72.0/126 | 385 | 530 | 195 | 490 | 180 | 450 | 550 | 175 | 395 | 3350 | 365 | 135 | 540 | 380 | 165 | 530 | 370 | 380 | 380 | 3245 | 6595 |
| White M: 70.8/124 | 375 | 500 | 185 | 470 | 180 | 405 | 495 | 155 | 380 | 3145 | 360 | 130 | 525 | 365 | 155 | 525 | 360 | 325 | 355 | 3100 | 6245 |
| Green M: 68.1/118 W: 74.3/127 | 350 | 465 | 175 | 415 | 160 | 350 | 485 | 140 | 355 | 2895 | 345 | 125 | 470 | 330 | 145 | 485 | 345 | 300 | 300 | 2845 | 5740 |
| Green-red M: 66.2/112 | 305 | 465 | 175 | 415 | 120 | 295 | 420 | 140 | 355 | 2690 | 345 | 125 | 425 | 280 | 145 | 485 | 285 | 300 | 260 | 2650 | 5340 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue/Green – Gold | 72 | 6875 yards | ||
| Blue/Green – Black | 72 | 6595 yards | ||
| Blue/Green – Blue | 72 | 6290 yards | ||
| Blue/Green – White | 72 | 5865 yards | ||
| Blue/Green – Green (W) | 72 | 5080 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.
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.