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 landscapes of Brandon, Mississippi, Castlewoods Country Club proudly presents The Bear Course, a golfer's paradise designed by the renowned Gary Roger Baird and established in 1969. This meticulously crafted course offers a captivating experience for players of all skill levels, with a par of 72 and a rating that promises an exhilarating round. The course's varying tee boxes cater to both novices and seasoned pros, ensuring an enjoyable game amidst breathtaking surroundings. Offering a harmonious balance between length and difficulty, The Bear Course at Castlewoods Country Club stands as a testament to the art of golf course design, providing a memorable day on the greens for every golfer who graces its fairways.
While there aren't any readily available reviews from players who have experienced the Castlewoods Country Club – The Bear Course, we can glean insights into its offerings based on its features and specifications. Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, this private course boasts a challenging layout that caters to golfers of varying skill levels, with multiple tee options to choose from. The course's Bermuda grass greens and year-round golfing season ensure well-maintained conditions, while amenities like included carts and GPS systems enhance the overall golfing experience.
Although specific player quotes are not available at this time, the details suggest that Castlewoods Country Club – The Bear Course provides a remarkable setting for golfers seeking both difficulty and enjoyment during their rounds. The course's reputation as a challenging yet rewarding experience speaks volumes about its quality and appeal to golfers who appreciate a well-crafted course.
Castlewoods Country Club – The Bear Course stands as a testament to the pursuit of golfing excellence. As a private course designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, it offers a challenging and well-maintained golfing experience. The course's 7022-yard layout, coupled with its Bermuda grass greens and top-notch facilities, ensures that players can expect high-quality conditions throughout their round.
While specific user reviews are not currently available, the course's impressive rating of 74.2 and slope of 136 indicate an exhilarating challenge for golfers seeking to test their skills. Castlewoods Country Club – The Bear Course is sure to provide an enjoyable yet demanding game for those looking to elevate their play on this private gem in Mississippi. Exclusive access through The Links Card membership adds to the allure of this exceptional course, making it a must-play destination for discerning golfers.
*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: 73.9/132 | 382 | 394 | 526 | 196 | 452 | 463 | 222 | 393 | 536 | 3564 | 302 | 535 | 219 | 448 | 427 | 162 | 398 | 551 | 416 | 3458 | 7022 |
| Blue M: 72.6/130 | 375 | 390 | 520 | 178 | 446 | 442 | 219 | 387 | 511 | 3468 | 297 | 516 | 211 | 415 | 402 | 158 | 367 | 528 | 382 | 3276 | 6744 |
| White M: 69.9/125 W: 75.9/131 | 353 | 350 | 482 | 160 | 423 | 412 | 175 | 364 | 490 | 3209 | 271 | 473 | 188 | 367 | 380 | 148 | 331 | 507 | 368 | 3033 | 6242 |
| Gold M: 66.8/115 W: 72.3/123 | 275 | 305 | 434 | 148 | 373 | 372 | 161 | 328 | 469 | 2865 | 241 | 443 | 170 | 320 | 352 | 132 | 253 | 485 | 343 | 2739 | 5604 |
| Red M: 64.3/106 W: 68.7/116 | 268 | 301 | 392 | 112 | 326 | 333 | 116 | 276 | 426 | 2550 | 234 | 407 | 165 | 293 | 284 | 94 | 243 | 444 | 330 | 2494 | 5044 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7022 yards | 74.2 | 136 |
| Blue | 72 | 6744 yards | 72.6 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 6242 yards | 69.9 | 125 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5604 yards | 72.3 | 123 |
| Gold | 72 | 5604 yards | 66.8 | 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.