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 in the heart of Severna Park, Maryland, Chartwell Golf & Country Club offers a challenging yet scenic 18-hole course designed by world-renowned architects. Established in 1961, this picturesque course caters to golfers of all levels with its varying tee options and strategic layout. The par 72 course, with a length of 6,551 yards from the back tees, provides a moderate slope and rating, making it ideal for both beginners looking to improve their game and seasoned players seeking an enjoyable round. With its well-manicured fairways, undulating greens, and strategically placed bunkers, Chartwell Golf & Country Club promises a memorable day on the greens for any golfer who appreciates well-designed courses.
Although specific player reviews are currently unavailable, the features of Chartwell Golf & Country Club suggest an enjoyable and well-rounded golfing experience. The course boasts meticulously maintained Bent Grass fairways and greens, providing players with a consistent and high-quality playing surface. The variety of tee options, ranging from 5,069 to 6,551 yards, allows golfers of different skill levels to find a suitable challenge. Additionally, the availability of amenities such as a driving range, bunker practice area, putting green, and teaching pro ensures that players have ample opportunities to improve their game. With its friendly and knowledgeable staff, Chartwell Golf & Country Club promises a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for golfers of all levels.
The Links Card, a renowned golf course rating system, holds Chartwell Golf & Country Club in high regard. The course's combination of challenging design, pristine conditions, and excellent amenities makes it an exceptional value for golfers seeking quality golf in a picturesque setting. The well-maintained Bent Grass fairways and greens provide a consistent and enjoyable playing surface, while the variety of tee options ensures that golfers of all skill levels can find a suitable challenge. The practice facilities and teaching pro offer opportunities for players to improve their game, while the friendly staff creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Overall, Chartwell Golf & Country Club offers excellent value for golfers seeking a memorable and enjoyable golfing experience.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I M: 70.8/129 | 464 | 319 | 151 | 527 | 191 | 375 | 367 | 389 | 512 | 3295 | 531 | 161 | 407 | 399 | 524 | 166 | 373 | 185 | 510 | 3256 | 6551 |
| I/II M: 69.9/127 | 447 | 319 | 147 | 527 | 191 | 353 | 367 | 367 | 512 | 3230 | 531 | 161 | 386 | 399 | 501 | 146 | 373 | 171 | 456 | 3124 | 6354 |
| II M: 69.1/124 | 447 | 291 | 147 | 510 | 163 | 353 | 350 | 367 | 474 | 3102 | 501 | 148 | 386 | 383 | 501 | 146 | 356 | 171 | 456 | 3048 | 6150 |
| II/III M: 67.7/121 | 433 | 291 | 136 | 510 | 163 | 331 | 350 | 297 | 474 | 2985 | 501 | 148 | 336 | 383 | 486 | 140 | 356 | 139 | 431 | 2920 | 5905 |
| III M: 66.9/118 W: 73.0/132 | 433 | 279 | 136 | 485 | 133 | 331 | 332 | 297 | 443 | 2869 | 486 | 126 | 336 | 362 | 486 | 140 | 327 | 139 | 431 | 2833 | 5702 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 72 | 6535 yards | 71.5 | 131 |
| I/II | 72 | 6345 yards | 70.7 | 127 |
| II | 72 | 6150 yards | 70.2 | 126 |
| II/III | 72 | 5913 yards | 68.6 | 122 |
| III | 72 | 5674 yards | 68.0 | 118 |
**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.