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
Cedar Creek at Star Valley Ranch Country Club, located in the picturesque Star Valley region of Wyoming, offers golfers an exceptional golfing experience. Established in 1979 and designed by renowned architect Harold Stewart, this semi-private 18-hole course presents a challenging yet enjoyable layout for players of all skill levels. With a par of 73 and a length of 6,446 yards from the white tees, Cedar Creek features strategically placed hazards and undulating greens that demand precision and shot-making skills. The course's moderate difficulty is reflected in its slope rating of 121 and a rating of 69.7. Golfers can enhance their game through the club's driving range facilities and lessons provided by the on-site teaching professional. Whether seeking to improve your skills or simply revel in the stunning surroundings, Cedar Creek at Star Valley Ranch Country Club promises an unforgettable golfing adventure.
Golfers who have experienced Cedar Creek at Star Valley Ranch Country Club overwhelmingly express positive sentiments. They consistently praise the course's excellent conditions and the friendly and welcoming staff. While some reviewers acknowledge the challenging nature of the course, with out-of-bounds on every hole, they also appreciate the fairness of the layout. The fast and hard greens, along with the elevation changes, add to the course's appeal.
One reviewer, highlighting the course's suitability for certain players, states, "Short course, with OB on both sides of the fairway on every single hole…if you're a senior who hits it straight, this would be a great course." Another golfer echoes this sentiment, saying, "Always enjoy my rounds here…the course is generally in good shape…there is O.B. on every hole so if you aren't straight it can be a long day." A third golfer describes their experience as follows: "Housing development course with houses not in play…decent shape with fast hard greens in very good shape…worth going out of your way."
Overall, golfers find Cedar Creek at Star Valley Ranch Country Club to be a well-maintained course with an enjoyable layout, despite its challenges. The positive player reviews and the friendly staff contribute to the club's reputation as a sought-after golfing destination in Wyoming.
The Links Cards holds Cedar Creek at Star Valley Ranch Country Club in high regard, recognizing its exceptional value for golfers. The course consistently receives positive feedback from players who appreciate its excellent conditions and friendly staff. Situated amidst a scenic housing development, Cedar Creek offers a unique golfing experience with out-of-bounds on every hole, presenting a stimulating challenge for those seeking to improve their accuracy.
While the course may be shorter in length compared to others, it compensates with an engaging layout that keeps golfers entertained throughout their round. The fast and hard greens, coupled with elevation changes, add layers of difficulty that make the game both enjoyable and rewarding. Despite these challenges, golfers generally find the course to be fair and well-maintained.
With houses strategically positioned to avoid interference during gameplay, golfers can fully immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned golfer seeking a straight-hitting challenge or a casual player looking for a delightful day on the links, Cedar Creek at Star Valley Ranch Country Club is an excellent choice for your next golfing adventure in Thayne, Wyoming.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.1/126 | 391 | 502 | 178 | 406 | 590 | 403 | 187 | 375 | 582 | 3614 | 488 | 173 | 417 | 387 | 356 | 170 | 375 | 281 | 481 | 3128 | 6742 |
| White M: 69.6/124 | 375 | 495 | 170 | 395 | 525 | 395 | 175 | 360 | 565 | 3455 | 480 | 166 | 410 | 373 | 349 | 161 | 355 | 262 | 460 | 3016 | 6471 |
| Gold M: 66.9/113 W: 72.6/130 | 320 | 451 | 160 | 372 | 410 | 370 | 157 | 346 | 462 | 3048 | 409 | 156 | 400 | 360 | 335 | 145 | 310 | 245 | 450 | 2810 | 5858 |
| Red M: 64.1/109 W: 69.0/123 | 318 | 355 | 136 | 305 | 410 | 302 | 125 | 284 | 462 | 2697 | 409 | 110 | 342 | 306 | 278 | 110 | 310 | 245 | 402 | 2512 | 5209 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 6446 yards | 69.7 | 121 |
| Red | 73 | 5950 yards | 72.5 | 125 |
**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.