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
Boone Valley Golf Club, located in the charming town of Augusta, Missouri, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned golf course architect P.B. Dye and established in 1992, this picturesque course boasts 18 holes with varying lengths and pars, catering to different skill sets. While the slope rating presents a challenge even for seasoned players, the generous fairways and well-manicured greens make it welcoming to those new to the game or seeking a more relaxed round. Boone Valley Golf Club seamlessly blends classic design elements with natural beauty, providing strategic challenges throughout the layout. Whether you're aiming to improve your personal best or simply enjoy a leisurely day on the course, this stunning golf course promises a memorable experience for every golfer who visits.
Although Boone Valley Golf Club has yet to receive formal reviews, its impressive features and specifications suggest an outstanding golfing experience. The course presents a challenging layout spanning 6944 yards, with a slope rating of 145, designed by the renowned duo of P.B. Dye and Hale Irwin. This combination promises an exciting game that will test the skills of even experienced players.
Beyond the course itself, Boone Valley Golf Club offers top-notch facilities to enhance the golfing experience. Players can take advantage of the well-maintained driving range and putting greens, ensuring they are well-prepared for their round. Additionally, the option to walk the course adds a traditional touch that many golfers appreciate, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Saint Charles County.
While specific quotes from reviewers are not yet available, it's reasonable to anticipate positive feedback from those who have had the opportunity to play at Boone Valley Golf Club. The scenic surroundings, challenging course, and excellent facilities are likely to leave a lasting impression on golfers of all levels.
Boone Valley Golf Club stands out as a premier destination for golfers seeking a challenging and rewarding experience. Designed by the renowned duo of P.B. Dye and Hale Irwin, this 6944-yard course with a slope rating of 145 offers an exciting game that will put players' skills to the test.
The club's top-notch facilities, including a driving range and well-maintained putting greens, further enhance the golfing experience. The option to walk the course adds a traditional touch that many players appreciate, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Saint Charles County.
Beyond the physical attributes of the course, Boone Valley Golf Club provides excellent value for golfers. Whether opting for public play or exclusive memberships, the club offers an exceptional opportunity to elevate one's golf game amidst stunning natural landscapes. The combination of challenging play, top-notch facilities, and picturesque surroundings makes Boone Valley Golf Club a must-visit destination for golfers seeking a truly memorable experience.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta M: 74.3/145 | 419 | 410 | 211 | 467 | 442 | 553 | 344 | 143 | 561 | 3550 | 361 | 426 | 183 | 477 | 506 | 337 | 224 | 479 | 401 | 3394 | 6944 |
| Taylor Cup M: 73.2/144 | 419 | 405 | 183 | 454 | 425 | 505 | 344 | 143 | 561 | 3439 | 361 | 426 | 183 | 425 | 476 | 337 | 224 | 437 | 401 | 3270 | 6709 |
| Boone Valley M: 72.6/142 | 388 | 374 | 183 | 444 | 414 | 505 | 327 | 128 | 552 | 3315 | 361 | 426 | 170 | 425 | 476 | 337 | 204 | 432 | 373 | 3204 | 6519 |
| Blue M: 70.3/130 W: 75.9/139 | 341 | 349 | 167 | 422 | 385 | 488 | 304 | 115 | 540 | 3111 | 330 | 362 | 152 | 386 | 436 | 314 | 190 | 400 | 337 | 2907 | 6018 |
| White M: 67.1/123 W: 72.4/132 | 303 | 287 | 149 | 422 | 310 | 450 | 265 | 115 | 517 | 2818 | 291 | 338 | 101 | 338 | 419 | 281 | 175 | 343 | 280 | 2566 | 5384 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (Augusta) | 71 | 6944 yards | 74.3 | 145 |
| Gold/Black (Taylor) | 71 | 6709 yards | 73.1 | 142 |
| Black (Boone Valley) | 71 | 6519 yards | 72.6 | 142 |
| Blue | 71 | 6018 yards | 70.3 | 130 |
| White | 71 | 5384 yards | 67.1 | 123 |
**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.