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
The Bull at Pinehurst Farms, nestled in the charming town of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, is a premier golf course that promises an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and Chris Cochran, this 18-hole course, established in 2003, has quickly risen to prominence as one of Wisconsin's top courses. With a par of 72 and stretching to an impressive 7,354 yards from the back tees, The Bull presents a formidable challenge even for seasoned golfers.
Golfers who have had the privilege of playing at The Bull at Pinehurst Farms are unanimous in their praise. The course's excellent conditions, meticulously maintained greens, and challenging layout have garnered widespread acclaim. One enthusiastic golfer raved about the greens, describing them as the best they had played on in a while, despite recent heavy rainfall. Another player commended the staff's efficiency in managing a slight rain delay, ensuring that everyone could enjoy their round without disruption.
The course's challenging layout has also captured the hearts of many players. One reviewer, clearly smitten with the course, referred to it as a hidden gem, highlighting its diverse landscapes and strategic design that demands both precision and thoughtful shot-making. The course's reputation as a hidden gem is further solidified by its inclusion among Golf Digest's top 100 public courses in the United States.
The Links Cards holds The Bull at Pinehurst Farms in high regard, recognizing it as a golf course that delivers exceptional value to its players. As the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in Wisconsin, it has earned a place among the state's top three courses. The course's pristine conditions, challenging layout, and friendly staff contribute to an overall experience that exceeds expectations.
The smooth and fast greens at The Bull are a testament to the course's meticulous maintenance, providing golfers with a true test of their putting skills. Despite challenging weather conditions, the course's resilience and ability to maintain its quality have impressed players.
The course's layout is a masterpiece of design, offering a harmonious blend of beauty and challenge. Mature trees, native grasses, and elevation changes create a visually stunning backdrop while demanding strategic shot-making. Some holes may appear deceptively simple but reveal their complexity upon closer examination.
Beyond the course itself, The Bull at Pinehurst Farms prides itself on its friendly and accommodating staff. Their dedication to ensuring every golfer has an enjoyable experience is evident in their attentiveness and professionalism.
Whether you seek a challenging round of golf or simply desire a picturesque setting to enjoy the sport, The Bull at Pinehurst Farms promises an unforgettable experience. Its exceptional value, coupled with its outstanding features and unwavering commitment to player satisfaction, make it a must-visit destination for golfers of all levels.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 76.1/143 | 415 | 416 | 216 | 550 | 436 | 193 | 321 | 568 | 454 | 3569 | 469 | 353 | 236 | 581 | 475 | 180 | 425 | 572 | 485 | 3776 | 7345 |
| Blue M: 74.1/139 | 407 | 386 | 194 | 493 | 404 | 183 | 293 | 556 | 417 | 3333 | 444 | 331 | 228 | 564 | 436 | 155 | 368 | 541 | 462 | 3529 | 6862 |
| Green M: 72.0/133 W: 77.8/141 | 365 | 378 | 184 | 481 | 388 | 173 | 281 | 500 | 407 | 3157 | 371 | 320 | 210 | 523 | 396 | 145 | 345 | 525 | 432 | 3267 | 6424 |
| White M: 70.0/128 W: 75.2/135 | 344 | 360 | 169 | 469 | 361 | 163 | 229 | 487 | 396 | 2978 | 362 | 309 | 169 | 509 | 382 | 134 | 335 | 484 | 365 | 3049 | 6027 |
| White/Red M: 69.1/134 W: 75.0/138 | 344 | 325 | 120 | 469 | 308 | 163 | 229 | 487 | 308 | 2753 | 362 | 309 | 151 | 425 | 293 | 134 | 275 | 416 | 312 | 2677 | 5430 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7354 yards | 76.3 | 147 |
| Blue | 72 | 6867 yards | 73.8 | 144 |
| Green | 72 | 6424 yards | 71.7 | 138 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 6424 yards | 78.0 | 146 |
| White | 72 | 6027 yards | 70.1 | 135 |
**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.