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/Red at Ives Grove Golf Links, located in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect David Gill and established in 1970, this links-style course boasts 18 holes with a par of 72 and stretches over 7,000 yards from the longest tees. The course's challenging layout, featuring a slope rating of 131 and a rating of 73.0, provides a stimulating test for experienced golfers while remaining accessible to beginners. The meticulously maintained bent grass fairways and subtly undulating greens demand precise shot-making and reward skilled putting. With practice facilities including a driving range, pitching/chipping areas, and a putting green, golfers can fine-tune their skills before embarking on their round. Whether you're a local seeking a convenient course or willing to travel for an exceptional golfing experience, Blue/Red at Ives Grove Golf Links promises an unforgettable day on the links.
Golfers who have experienced Blue/Red at Ives Grove Golf Links generally express positive sentiments in their reviews. The course conditions, particularly the well-maintained fairways and greens, receive consistent praise. Players also appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff who contribute to an enjoyable golfing experience.
Several reviewers highlight the excellent value for the price, noting that the course offers a high-quality experience at an affordable rate. The pace of play is generally praised, with many golfers reporting a smooth and efficient flow of play.
However, a few reviewers mention instances of slow play on certain occasions, particularly at the tee boxes and greens. These occasional delays seem to be the only notable drawbacks mentioned in player reviews.
Overall, the positive feedback from golfers underscores the quality and enjoyment they experience at Blue/Red at Ives Grove Golf Links.
The Links Card, a respected golf course rating and review platform, shares a positive assessment of Blue/Red at Ives Grove Golf Links. The course's well-maintained conditions, friendly staff, and challenging yet accessible layout are all highlighted as key factors contributing to its appeal.
The Links Card also emphasizes the excellent value for the price, noting that golfers can enjoy a high-quality golfing experience without breaking the bank. The course's accessibility to players of all skill levels is another aspect that The Links Card commends.
While The Links Card acknowledges the occasional reports of slow play, these instances are seen as minor inconveniences that do not significantly detract from the overall positive experience at Blue/Red at Ives Grove Golf Links.
In conclusion, Blue/Red at Ives Grove Golf Links stands out as a top choice for golfers seeking a well-maintained, challenging, and enjoyable course at an exceptional value. With its positive reviews from players and The Links Card, this course is a must-play for golf enthusiasts in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 74.9/131 | 525 | 395 | 385 | 410 | 200 | 455 | 230 | 365 | 545 | 3510 | 400 | 410 | 165 | 390 | 560 | 200 | 410 | 425 | 530 | 3490 | 7000 |
| White M: 70.7/121 | 495 | 365 | 355 | 380 | 175 | 425 | 170 | 355 | 515 | 3235 | 370 | 380 | 140 | 360 | 530 | 180 | 380 | 395 | 500 | 3235 | 6470 |
| Gold M: 69.2/117 W: 70.2/119 | 465 | 335 | 325 | 350 | 140 | 395 | 155 | 325 | 485 | 2975 | 340 | 350 | 120 | 330 | 500 | 150 | 350 | 365 | 470 | 2975 | 5950 |
| Red W: 67.1/113 | 435 | 305 | 295 | 320 | 125 | 350 | 130 | 295 | 450 | 2705 | 310 | 320 | 115 | 300 | 440 | 120 | 320 | 330 | 440 | 2695 | 5400 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 7000 yards | 73.0 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6470 yards | 70.5 | 124 |
| Gold | 72 | 5950 yards | 68.1 | 119 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5950 yards | 73.6 | 128 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5400 yards | 70.4 | 121 |
**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.