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 amidst the picturesque hills of Capon Springs, West Virginia, lies Capon Springs Golf Course, an enchanting 9-hole resort course that offers a delightful golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Established in 1936, this charming course boasts a par of 34 and measures 2,913 yards in length, providing an enjoyable challenge without being overly demanding. With a slope rating of 112 and a rating of 34.4, it welcomes both beginners and experienced golfers alike. The well-maintained Bent Grass greens ensure a smooth and consistent playing surface throughout the open season from May to November. Amenities such as golf cart and club rentals are available for added convenience, while off-course activities like swimming and fishing offer a chance to unwind after a round of golf.
Capon Springs Golf Course has garnered rave reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing there. The course's excellent condition is a common theme among reviewers, with many praising the pristine fairways and exceptional greens. One golfer remarked, "The course is in the best shape I've seen," while another enthused, "The fairways are in great shape, and the greens are probably the best I've played on all summer." Beyond its impeccable conditions, Capon Springs is also lauded for its beginner-friendly atmosphere. The course provides clubs for those just starting out, making it an ideal place for newcomers to learn and enjoy the game. The scenic location, nestled amidst rolling mountains, adds to the overall golfing experience, with abundant wildlife sightings during twilight golf sessions providing a tranquil escape into nature.
The Links Card, a renowned golf course rating system, holds Capon Springs Golf Course in high regard. The course's pristine conditions, beginner-friendly approach, and breathtaking surroundings have earned it a reputation as an exceptional value for golfers. The well-maintained fairways and greens, coupled with the picturesque mountain views, create an immersive and enjoyable golfing experience. The Links Card also commends the course's commitment to providing excellent customer service, with friendly and attentive staff ensuring that every golfer has a memorable time. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, Capon Springs Golf Course offers an exceptional golfing experience that is sure to exceed your expectations.
*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: 67.2/112 | 347 | 168 | 376 | 114 | 367 | 379 | 511 | 238 | 413 | 2913 | 5826 |
| Gold M: 64.1/106 W: 65.1/108 | 330 | 126 | 325 | 114 | 340 | 339 | 429 | 185 | 347 | 2535 | 5070 |
| Red W: 64.9/104 | 289 | 123 | 270 | 110 | 340 | 319 | 401 | 150 | 302 | 2304 | 4608 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | ||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 34 | 2535 yards |
**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.