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
Chanticleer at Greenville Country Club, nestled in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina, is a private 18-hole golf course that has captivated the hearts of golfers since its establishment in 1970. Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr., Roger Rulewich, Rees Jones, and Steve Weisser, this course presents a formidable yet gratifying challenge for players of all skill levels. Measuring 6,864 yards from the back tees with a par of 72, Chanticleer offers a true test of golfing prowess. However, shorter tee options cater to beginners and those seeking a more leisurely round. The meticulously maintained bent grass greens ensure a consistent and enjoyable putting experience throughout the year. Beyond golf, the club boasts exceptional amenities, including driving range facilities and tennis courts, making it a haven for sports enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting, Chanticleer at Greenville Country Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience amidst breathtaking scenery and world-class facilities.
Chanticleer at Greenville Country Club has consistently garnered rave reviews from players, solidifying its reputation as one of the finest golf courses in Upstate, South Carolina. Golfers have lauded the course as the standard in the region and one of Robert Trent Jones' most remarkable designs. The challenging layout, featuring a meandering stream that strategically comes into play on numerous holes, has been particularly praised. Players have also expressed appreciation for the generous fairways, emphasizing the importance of accurate approach shots. The course conditions have been consistently rated as excellent, with well-maintained fairways and fast greens. The friendly and accommodating staff has further enhanced the overall golfing experience, ensuring that every visit to Chanticleer is truly memorable.
The Links Cards wholeheartedly concurs with the glowing reviews of Chanticleer at Greenville Country Club. This exceptional course offers outstanding value for golfers seeking a challenging and enjoyable round. The meticulously maintained fairways and fast greens provide an unparalleled golfing experience. While the course layout presents a formidable challenge, it also rewards strategic play and shot-making precision. The presence of a knowledgeable member can be particularly beneficial for first-time visitors, unlocking the intricacies of the course and enhancing the overall golfing experience. Chanticleer at Greenville Country Club stands as a must-play destination for golfers in Upstate South Carolina, promising an unforgettable round amidst stunning natural beauty and top-notch facilities.
*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: 74.9/150 | 446 | 171 | 554 | 184 | 433 | 378 | 531 | 400 | 393 | 3490 | 367 | 430 | 400 | 393 | 194 | 555 | 182 | 499 | 354 | 3374 | 6864 |
| Blue M: 73.3/148 | 407 | 152 | 533 | 162 | 403 | 362 | 510 | 382 | 369 | 3280 | 352 | 406 | 379 | 376 | 180 | 541 | 170 | 481 | 334 | 3219 | 6499 |
| White M: 72.1/143 W: 77.4/142 | 390 | 152 | 503 | 150 | 380 | 350 | 480 | 354 | 350 | 3109 | 352 | 400 | 351 | 352 | 145 | 526 | 160 | 481 | 334 | 3101 | 6210 |
| Gold M: 70.9/140 W: 76.1/140 | 323 | 122 | 503 | 137 | 370 | 350 | 463 | 354 | 346 | 2968 | 332 | 368 | 351 | 352 | 145 | 492 | 157 | 466 | 320 | 2983 | 5951 |
| Red M: 68.1/133 W: 73.0/130 | 317 | 82 | 449 | 117 | 340 | 333 | 371 | 261 | 319 | 2589 | 303 | 360 | 310 | 327 | 115 | 463 | 145 | 435 | 291 | 2749 | 5338 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6864 yards | 74.9 | 150 |
| Blue | 72 | 6499 yards | 73.3 | 148 |
| White | 72 | 6210 yards | 72.1 | 143 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6210 yards | 77.4 | 142 |
| Gold | 72 | 5951 yards | 70.9 | 140 |
**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.
We offer free memberships for your employees to use at other partner courses for access to the same perks available to our paying members. Your staff's cards will carry your courses' name and their name so they're identified as industry insiders.New in 2022: an unofficial industry rate program. At the request of several partner courses, we're creating a section in our listings for insider rates that are only visible and available to registered staff members. Participation by your course is optionalYour staff memberships will stay active as long as your course remains active on the platformOur 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.