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
CommonGround Golf Course, situated in the picturesque city of Aurora, Colorado, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Doak in 2009, this public golf facility boasts a captivating parkland and links-style layout, providing a unique and challenging round of golf. With breathtaking views of the majestic Mt. Evans, Long's Peak, and the Denver skyline on clear days, CommonGround not only tests golfers' skills but also immerses them in stunning natural beauty. The course features 18 holes with a par of 71, spanning 7,229 yards in length. Its moderate difficulty level, with a slope rating of 131 and a rating of 73.2, ensures an enjoyable and engaging experience for average golfers. Whether seeking to hone their skills or simply relish the sport amidst scenic splendor, CommonGround Golf Course promises an unforgettable day on the links.
CommonGround Golf Course has garnered a range of reviews from golfers, reflecting diverse experiences and expectations. While some players have lauded the course layout and overall conditions, others have expressed concerns about certain aspects.
Positive feedback highlights the "excellent" layout, characterized by varied hole shapes, expansive greens, and strategic bunkering. Golfers appreciate the generous fairways that allow for confident drives. However, a few reviewers have noted instances of slow play, which can disrupt the rhythm of their rounds.
Regarding course conditions, opinions vary. Some golfers commend the well-maintained greens, even after challenging weather conditions. Others mention the excellent late fall conditions, with fast and true greens.
The friendly and attentive staff at CommonGround Golf Course has consistently received praise from players. Golfers have expressed appreciation for the exceptional service they experienced throughout their rounds.
Despite some room for improvement in areas such as pace of play and pricing, many golfers still highly recommend CommonGround Golf Course. Its intriguing layout and overall enjoyable experience continue to attract players seeking a memorable day on the golf course.
The Links Cards, a respected golf course rating and review platform, offers its insights on the perceived value of CommonGround Golf Course. While acknowledging the course's strengths, such as its excellent layout and enjoyable experience, The Links Cards also recognizes areas where improvements could enhance its value proposition.
The Links Cards emphasizes the importance of considering factors such as pace of play and pricing when evaluating a golf course's value. While some golfers may find the course layout and conditions satisfactory, concerns about slow play and perceived high costs can diminish their overall experience.
To enhance its value, The Links Cards suggests that CommonGround Golf Course address these concerns by implementing measures to improve pace of play and exploring strategies to offer more competitive pricing. By doing so, the course can attract a broader range of golfers and solidify its position as a top choice for those seeking an affordable and enjoyable golfing experience in Aurora, Colorado.
*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: 73.2/131 | 489 | 144 | 586 | 424 | 489 | 188 | 545 | 355 | 376 | 3596 | 437 | 539 | 219 | 417 | 229 | 505 | 476 | 243 | 568 | 3633 | 7229 |
| Black/Gold M: 71.4/130 | 443 | 144 | 586 | 424 | 440 | 147 | 545 | 355 | 376 | 3460 | 437 | 539 | 191 | 417 | 179 | 478 | 456 | 216 | 568 | 3481 | 6941 |
| Gold M: 70.6/128 W: 76.7/139 | 443 | 127 | 555 | 397 | 440 | 147 | 527 | 337 | 368 | 3341 | 398 | 515 | 191 | 408 | 179 | 478 | 456 | 216 | 539 | 3380 | 6721 |
| Gold/White M: 69.4/125 W: 75.6/137 | 425 | 127 | 555 | 380 | 407 | 147 | 527 | 337 | 331 | 3236 | 398 | 500 | 168 | 408 | 179 | 454 | 428 | 187 | 539 | 3261 | 6497 |
| White M: 68.9/122 W: 74.9/136 | 425 | 112 | 535 | 380 | 407 | 125 | 513 | 324 | 331 | 3152 | 385 | 500 | 168 | 395 | 169 | 454 | 428 | 187 | 527 | 3213 | 6365 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 7229 yards | 73.2 | 131 |
| Black/Gold | 71 | 6941 yards | 71.4 | 130 |
| Gold | 71 | 6721 yards | 70.6 | 128 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 6721 yards | 76.7 | 139 |
| Gold/White | 72 | 6497 yards | 69.4 | 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.
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.