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
Nestled in the heart of Pataskala, Ohio, just a few miles east of Columbus, Broadview Golf Course offers golfers a delightful golfing experience. Designed by renowned local architect Jack Kidwell and established in 1960, this family-owned course boasts well-maintained fairways, fast greens, and a scenic layout. With a length of 3,042 yards and a par of 35, Broadview caters to golfers of all skill levels, providing an enjoyable yet challenging round. The course's gently rolling terrain, adorned with mature trees, adds to its picturesque charm while offering strategic challenges. With a slope rating of 109 and an overall rating of 34.1, Broadview promises an engaging game without overwhelming difficulty. Moreover, its affordable rates make it an attractive option for both casual play and group outings.
Broadview Golf Course has garnered rave reviews from golfers, who have lauded its challenging layout, excellent course conditions, and friendly staff. One reviewer described it as a "tricky little track" that demands precision and accuracy. The course's small and firm greens add an extra layer of difficulty, making it a true test of skill. Despite occasional issues with the greens' condition, many golfers have expressed their intention to pursue membership at Broadview.
Another golfer praised Broadview's solid layout and recommended it for those seeking a quick and enjoyable 9-hole round. The skillful incorporation of a creek and hill into holes 1 and 9 was particularly appreciated. Overall, reviewers have consistently highlighted the course's good conditions, exceptional value, friendly staff, and enjoyable pace of play.
The Links Card wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding Broadview Golf Course. This hidden gem in Pataskala offers golfers a remarkable value for their money. Its well-maintained fairways, fast greens, and scenic surroundings provide an unparalleled golfing experience. While it may not be the most challenging course, Broadview's fun and quick rounds appeal to golfers of all skill levels. The strategic placement of creeks and hills on certain holes adds an element of excitement and challenge.
Furthermore, Broadview's affordable rates make it an ideal choice for casual play or group outings. The friendly and welcoming staff ensures that every golfer feels valued and has a memorable experience. If you're seeking a golf course near Columbus that offers excellent conditions, exceptional value, and an enjoyable pace of play, Broadview Golf Course in Pataskala is the perfect destination.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 34.3/117 | 368 | 331 | 144 | 367 | 351 | 348 | 162 | 594 | 377 | 3042 | 3042 |
| Yellow M: 33.6/113 | 356 | 315 | 141 | 349 | 328 | 336 | 143 | 576 | 360 | 2904 | 2904 |
| White W: 32.4/105 | 321 | 300 | 108 | 255 | 294 | 322 | 100 | 470 | 282 | 2452 | 2452 |
| Handicap | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 35 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 35 | 3042 yards | 34.1 | 109 |
| White | 35 | 2914 yards | 33.5 | 107 |
| Yellow | 35 | 2462 yards | 33.6 | 107 |
**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.