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 Hills Golf Course, nestled in the heart of Roanoke, Virginia, has been a haven for golf enthusiasts since its inception in 1920. Designed by renowned architect Clarence King, this semi-private course boasts 18 challenging holes that cater to players of all skill levels. With a par of 71 and a length of 6,453 yards from the back tees, Blue Hills promises an enjoyable round for both beginners and seasoned golfers alike. The course's moderate level of difficulty, with a slope rating of 120 and a rating of 70.1, ensures a fair and engaging experience for all. Beyond its challenging layout, Blue Hills Golf Course prides itself on its meticulously maintained conditions, friendly staff, and picturesque scenery, making it a golfer's paradise in the beautiful Roanoke Valley.
Blue Hills Golf Course has consistently garnered rave reviews from golfers, who have lauded its exceptional course conditions. The greens, in particular, have been singled out for their immaculate upkeep, with one reviewer exclaiming, "The greens were in the best condition I've ever seen." The fairways have also received high praise for their pristine maintenance. Beyond the course's physical attributes, golfers have been equally impressed with the layout, describing it as nothing short of excellent. The course's design provides a delightful blend of challenge and enjoyment, ensuring that players of all skill levels can relish their time on the links.
The friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Blue Hills Golf Course has also been a highlight for many golfers. Players have recounted encounters with amiable local players during their rounds, adding to the overall camaraderie and enjoyment of the golfing experience. The exceptional customer service provided by the staff has further enhanced the positive reputation of Blue Hills Golf Course.
At The Links Card, we wholeheartedly endorse Blue Hills Golf Course as an exceptional golfing destination that offers remarkable value for money. The course's consistently outstanding conditions, coupled with its challenging yet enjoyable layout, make it a golfer's paradise. The friendly staff and the great pace of play further contribute to the allure of Blue Hills Golf Course. While there is always room for improvement, such as in the area of tee box maintenance and the availability of certain amenities, the overall golfing experience at Blue Hills far outweighs any minor shortcomings.
In conclusion, Blue Hills Golf Course stands as a testament to the enduring allure of the sport of golf. Its combination of challenging holes, pristine conditions, friendly atmosphere, and affordable rates make it a must-visit destination for golfers of all levels. We at The Links Card highly recommend Blue Hills Golf Course to anyone seeking an exceptional golfing experience in the beautiful Roanoke Valley.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red M: 70.1/121 | 377 | 174 | 362 | 183 | 374 | 562 | 337 | 389 | 382 | 3140 | 367 | 211 | 421 | 557 | 507 | 189 | 415 | 169 | 477 | 3313 | 6453 |
| Black M: 67.7/116 W: 73.5/125 | 353 | 164 | 347 | 170 | 341 | 520 | 314 | 336 | 365 | 2910 | 338 | 168 | 406 | 505 | 490 | 172 | 403 | 152 | 459 | 3093 | 6003 |
| Green M: 65.0/111 W: 70.4/118 | 348 | 161 | 338 | 127 | 336 | 424 | 307 | 328 | 300 | 2669 | 328 | 153 | 346 | 497 | 416 | 122 | 366 | 128 | 386 | 2742 | 5411 |
| Hunter green M: 65.0/111 W: 70.4/118 | 348 | 161 | 338 | 127 | 336 | 424 | 307 | 328 | 300 | 2669 | 328 | 153 | 346 | 497 | 416 | 122 | 366 | 128 | 386 | 2742 | 5411 |
| Blue M: 62.3/102 W: 66.8/111 | 310 | 89 | 214 | 112 | 328 | 410 | 273 | 320 | 247 | 2303 | 249 | 122 | 306 | 442 | 411 | 117 | 324 | 120 | 384 | 2475 | 4778 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 71 | 6453 yards | 70.1 | 120 |
| Black | 71 | 6003 yards | 67.7 | 116 |
| Black (W) | 71 | 6003 yards | 73.5 | 125 |
| Green | 71 | 5411 yards | 65.0 | 110 |
| Green (W) | 71 | 5411 yards | 70.4 | 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.