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
Cobbossee Colony Golf, located in the charming town of Monmouth, Maine, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned architect Alex Findlay and established in 1914, this par-72 course boasts a rich history and a classic layout. Measuring 6,548 yards from the back tees, Cobbossee Colony Golf provides a challenging yet enjoyable round for skilled players. Shorter yardages from different tee boxes cater to beginners and those seeking a more relaxed game. The well-manicured fairways, lined with majestic trees and strategically placed bunkers, demand accuracy off the tee and precise approach shots into the undulating greens. With a slope rating of 123, the course strikes a balance between challenge and fairness, making it an inviting destination for both local residents and visitors seeking a quality golfing experience amidst beautiful surroundings.
Cobbossee Colony Golf has garnered positive reviews from players who have had the pleasure of experiencing its offerings. The course conditions have been consistently praised for their meticulous maintenance, providing an enjoyable playing surface. Players have remarked on the lush and green fairways, as well as the true-rolling greens, which contribute to an overall satisfying golfing experience. The layout of the course has also been lauded for its variety and challenge. Each hole presents its own unique character, requiring golfers to employ different strategies to conquer them. The friendly and helpful staff at Cobbossee Colony Golf has further enhanced the positive experiences of players, ensuring that every visit is marked by exceptional service and attention to detail.
The Links Cards, a respected authority in the golfing world, holds Cobbossee Colony Golf in high regard for its exceptional value. The course offers an outstanding golfing experience at an affordable price point. Players can enjoy well-maintained conditions, a challenging and diverse layout, and friendly service without breaking the bank. Cobbossee Colony Golf stands out as an accessible and enjoyable option for golfers of all skill levels, whether they are seasoned players seeking an interesting course or beginners looking to hone their skills. Located in the beautiful town of Monmouth, Maine, Cobbossee Colony Golf is a hidden gem that provides an exceptional golfing experience without the hefty price tag.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/Bue M: 61.3/95 | 450 | 140 | 246 | 312 | 216 | 331 | 108 | 293 | 294 | 2390 | 4780 |
| Red M: 58.8/87 W: 61.6/98 | 282 | 140 | 232 | 269 | 216 | 306 | 108 | 239 | 209 | 2001 | 4002 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 13 | ||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 2390 yards | 30.8 | 100 |
| Red (W) | 36 | 2001 yards | 29.4 | 87 |
**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.