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
Cranston Country Club, nestled in the heart of Cranston, Rhode Island, is an 18-hole public golf course that offers a captivating experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned Geoffrey Cornish and Bill Robinson, this course boasts a par of 71 and stretches to an impressive 6,914 yards from the back tees. With a slope rating of 125 and a course rating of 72.3, it provides a challenging yet enjoyable round for both seasoned golfers and those looking to improve their game. The course features meticulously maintained bent grass greens and offers various tee options to accommodate players of different abilities. Beyond its design, Cranston Country Club has garnered recognition as one of the top courses in Rhode Island by Golf Advisor, a testament to its exceptional quality.
Player reviews of Cranston Country Club paint a varied picture, with a mix of positive and average feedback. The course conditions generally receive favorable ratings, with many reviewers praising the well-groomed fairways and greens. Despite occasional challenges posed by drought conditions, the course has been lauded for its resilience and ability to maintain its pristine condition.
The layout of the course is another aspect that draws praise from players. Reviewers often describe it as "excellent" and a "great test of golf," highlighting the challenging holes and overall enjoyable experience. The course's design provides a true test of skill, making it a popular choice for golfers seeking a stimulating round.
Staff friendliness is another area where Cranston Country Club excels. Multiple reviewers have commended the excellent service and warm interactions with the staff members. However, one reviewer mentioned an unpleasant experience at the clubhouse, which was promptly addressed by the management, demonstrating their commitment to customer satisfaction.
Pace of play is one aspect that receives mixed reviews. Some players rave about the smooth and efficient pace, while others have experienced slower rounds due to groups joining during certain tee times. This inconsistency can be attributed to various factors and may not be a consistent issue.
Cranston Country Club offers a solid value for golfers seeking an accessible public course near Providence County. While player reviews may vary, the overall feedback suggests a positive experience. The course conditions are generally well-maintained, with challenging and enjoyable layouts. The friendly staff and overall atmosphere contribute to a pleasant golfing experience.
Despite the occasional negative review, Cranston Country Club stands as a worthwhile option for intermediate and advanced golfers. Its proximity to Providence County makes it easily accessible, and the course provides a fair challenge for players of all skill levels. While it may not be the most luxurious or exclusive course, Cranston Country Club delivers a quality golfing experience at a reasonable price.
*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: 74.0/131 | 543 | 455 | 395 | 235 | 408 | 372 | 380 | 170 | 457 | 3415 | 430 | 420 | 141 | 525 | 395 | 190 | 388 | 625 | 385 | 3499 | 6914 |
| Blue M: 72.0/127 | 533 | 365 | 390 | 215 | 376 | 367 | 366 | 150 | 447 | 3209 | 380 | 392 | 136 | 510 | 373 | 185 | 383 | 550 | 375 | 3284 | 6493 |
| White M: 70.0/123 W: 75.1/130 | 529 | 348 | 375 | 180 | 346 | 351 | 344 | 120 | 410 | 3003 | 345 | 377 | 125 | 475 | 349 | 166 | 369 | 545 | 355 | 3106 | 6109 |
| Silver M: 65.5/110 | 450 | 255 | 357 | 157 | 305 | 325 | 323 | 101 | 370 | 2643 | 305 | 285 | 115 | 430 | 308 | 151 | 290 | 420 | 309 | 2613 | 5256 |
| Red W: 69.8/123 | 425 | 323 | 355 | 157 | 305 | 320 | 322 | 90 | 344 | 2641 | 305 | 275 | 100 | 401 | 304 | 148 | 280 | 415 | 305 | 2533 | 5174 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6914 yards | 72.3 | 125 |
| Blue | 71 | 6493 yards | 69.1 | 125 |
| White | 71 | 6109 yards | 69.1 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5199 yards | 71.9 | 120 |
**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.