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
Boscobel Country Club, nestled in the charming town of Pendleton, South Carolina, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect Russell Breeden and established in 1932, this 18-hole course boasts a captivating links-style layout with a par of 71. Measuring 6,459 yards from the back tees and featuring a slope rating of 125, Boscobel provides a challenging yet enjoyable round for both experienced and novice golfers. The course is meticulously maintained, showcasing lush Bermuda grass fairways and pristine Bent grass greens throughout the year. Golfers can take advantage of the various amenities, including golf cart and club rentals, a well-equipped driving range, and on-site teaching professionals for personalized instruction. After a satisfying round, players can unwind at the bar or grill, savoring delicious food and refreshing beverages. Boscobel Country Club seamlessly blends scenic beauty and playability, making it a golfer's paradise in Pendleton.
Boscobel Country Club consistently receives glowing reviews from players who have experienced its exceptional offerings. Golfers rave about the immaculate course conditions, with one reviewer remarking that it was in the best shape they had seen all summer. The greens and fairways are meticulously maintained, providing a true delight for golfers of all skill levels. The course layout is also highly regarded, offering a balanced challenge that is both enjoyable and rewarding.
Beyond the course itself, players commend the friendly and helpful staff at Boscobel Country Club. One golfer shared their positive experience, noting the warm welcome and assistance they received during their visit. The staff's dedication to providing a memorable golfing experience is evident in every interaction.
The Links Card wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding Boscobel Country Club. The course delivers exceptional value for golfers seeking a top-notch golfing experience. The combination of its pristine course conditions, engaging layout, and friendly staff makes it a standout choice among golf courses in the area.
As one reviewer aptly stated, "The condition of the course deserves five stars…The greens were in beautiful condition." Another golfer highlighted the challenging nature of the course, particularly the formidable trio of the 16th, 17th, and 18th holes, which are considered some of the toughest finishing holes in the region.
Boscobel Country Club stands as a testament to the pursuit of golfing excellence. Its commitment to providing an exceptional experience for golfers of all skill levels is evident in every aspect of the course. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Boscobel Country Club promises an unforgettable golfing adventure in the heart of Pendleton, South Carolina.
*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: 71.1/129 | 494 | 368 | 390 | 225 | 490 | 420 | 160 | 410 | 285 | 3242 | 204 | 350 | 175 | 400 | 185 | 553 | 450 | 390 | 510 | 3217 | 6459 |
| White M: 68.9/121 W: 73.8/133 | 474 | 340 | 360 | 180 | 455 | 390 | 145 | 400 | 270 | 3014 | 155 | 335 | 160 | 385 | 170 | 500 | 435 | 355 | 490 | 2985 | 5999 |
| Gold M: 65.4/107 W: 70.0/123 | 440 | 300 | 350 | 170 | 437 | 330 | 140 | 380 | 265 | 2812 | 150 | 314 | 150 | 314 | 160 | 490 | 406 | 355 | 476 | 2815 | 5627 |
| Red W: 67.2/112 | 389 | 247 | 287 | 155 | 379 | 313 | 128 | 305 | 234 | 2437 | 119 | 268 | 133 | 268 | 121 | 455 | 402 | 321 | 422 | 2509 | 4946 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6459 yards | 70.6 | 125 |
| White | 71 | 6009 yards | 68.8 | 118 |
| Gold | 71 | 5691 yards | 67.6 | 114 |
| Red | 71 | 5023 yards | 69.7 | 115 |
**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.