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
Cascata, located in the picturesque city of Boulder City, Nevada, offers an unparalleled golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architects Rees Jones and Keith Evans in 2000, this public course seamlessly blends elements of desert and links-style courses. With its challenging par 72 layout stretching over 7,137 yards from the black tees, Cascata promises a rewarding round of golf. The course's slope rating of 150 and rating index of 73.8 indicate its difficulty for average golfers, while multiple tee options cater to players of varying abilities. Beautifully manicured fairways lined with lush vegetation, strategically placed bunkers, and water hazards add excitement to each hole. Beyond its exceptional design and playability, Cascata boasts impressive practice facilities and top-notch dining options at The 19th Hole restaurant, making it a golfer's paradise amidst breathtaking scenery.
The player reviews for Cascata in Boulder City, Nevada are overwhelmingly positive, with golfers lauding the course's excellent conditions, well-designed layout, and friendly staff. One reviewer raves about their outstanding experience, highlighting the exceptional knowledge and friendliness of their caddie, Dave, and the superb course conditions. Another golfer echoes this sentiment, praising the first-class service from the moment they arrived. The course's unique features and stunning views also receive high praise, with one golfer describing Cascata as a "desert oasis" that offers a memorable golfing experience. The overall consensus among players is that Cascata is a must-visit destination for its exceptional conditions and top-notch service, making the drive from Las Vegas well worth it.
Cascata in Boulder City, Nevada stands out as a must-play course for golfers seeking an exceptional experience. This highly acclaimed public course has garnered rave reviews from players who consistently praise its excellent conditions and friendly staff. Designed by renowned architects Rees Jones and Keith Evans, Cascata offers a challenging yet enjoyable round of golf. The course's layout is highly regarded, with water hazards, bunkers, and elevation changes adding excitement to each hole. Golfers also appreciate the stunning views and unique features that make Cascata feel like a desert oasis.
Beyond its outstanding design and conditions, Cascata boasts top-notch amenities including a clubhouse that provides first-class service. While it may require driving out from Las Vegas, reviewers agree that the journey is well worth it for this one-of-a-kind experience. Whether you're an advanced golfer or looking to entertain clients over a weekend splurge, Cascata promises an unforgettable round on their impeccable greens. Don't miss out on this gem in Boulder City!
*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: 73.8/150 | 367 | 427 | 561 | 216 | 523 | 379 | 157 | 408 | 451 | 3489 | 466 | 346 | 165 | 469 | 434 | 212 | 508 | 489 | 559 | 3648 | 7137 |
| Blue M: 72.7/140 | 337 | 406 | 545 | 193 | 500 | 364 | 139 | 390 | 427 | 3301 | 423 | 333 | 150 | 389 | 393 | 192 | 473 | 470 | 514 | 3337 | 6638 |
| White M: 71.0/133 W: 76.5/146 | 309 | 377 | 531 | 160 | 460 | 339 | 129 | 370 | 390 | 3065 | 385 | 310 | 132 | 348 | 369 | 168 | 446 | 450 | 495 | 3103 | 6168 |
| Gold M: 66.5/103 W: 72.8/133 | 287 | 337 | 467 | 130 | 448 | 259 | 122 | 343 | 363 | 2756 | 337 | 267 | 122 | 306 | 347 | 148 | 434 | 370 | 456 | 2787 | 5543 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7137 yards | 73.8 | 150 |
| Blue | 72 | 6638 yards | 72.7 | 140 |
| White | 72 | 6168 yards | 71.0 | 133 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6168 yards | 76.5 | 146 |
| Gold | 72 | 5543 yards | 66.5 | 103 |
**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.