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
Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club, nestled in the charming town of Dagsboro, Delaware, is a private 18-hole golf course that promises an unforgettable golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned Algie Pulley and established in 1984, this par-71 course stretches over 6,575 yards from the back tees, providing a thrilling challenge for avid golfers. With a slope rating of 132 and a course rating of 72.4, Cripple Creek strikes a perfect balance between accessibility and excitement, ensuring that both beginners and experienced players can enjoy their time on the course.
Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club has consistently garnered rave reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing there. The course conditions are universally praised as being impeccable, with one reviewer even likening the club to a "resort jewel." Golfers particularly appreciate the well-manicured fairways, lined with mature trees, and the strategically placed bunkers that guard the greens. The bent grass fairways and greens ensure consistent playing surfaces throughout the year, making Cripple Creek a delight to play in any season.
Beyond the exceptional course conditions, Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club also receives high marks for its challenging layout. Multiple reviewers describe the course as unique and engaging, with several holes that demand a variety of shots and test the golfer's skills. One member, who has been playing at Cripple Creek since 1984, highlights five particularly memorable holes that require golfers to use every club in their bag.
The Links Card wholeheartedly agrees with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers about Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club. This private course truly stands out as a hidden gem in Dagsboro, Delaware. From the meticulously maintained course to the challenging layout, Cripple Creek offers an exceptional golfing experience that is sure to impress even the most discerning players.
One aspect that particularly sets Cripple Creek apart is the exceptional service provided by its friendly and accommodating staff. Reviewers consistently praise the staff for their genuine warmth and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure that every golfer has an enjoyable experience. This commitment to customer service further enhances the overall appeal of Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club.
In conclusion, Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club is a must-visit destination for golfers seeking a challenging and enjoyable round of golf. With its top-notch course conditions, unique layout, and friendly staff, this private club offers an experience that is well worth seeking out.
*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: 71.4/128 | 388 | 374 | 151 | 507 | 418 | 430 | 216 | 407 | 406 | 3297 | 330 | 343 | 325 | 139 | 505 | 345 | 219 | 602 | 470 | 3278 | 6575 |
| Black/White M: 70.3/127 | 388 | 374 | 151 | 507 | 407 | 402 | 171 | 407 | 406 | 3213 | 330 | 343 | 325 | 139 | 505 | 345 | 197 | 549 | 431 | 3164 | 6377 |
| White M: 69.1/123 W: 74.5/131 | 360 | 358 | 138 | 483 | 407 | 402 | 171 | 330 | 378 | 3027 | 313 | 317 | 309 | 121 | 491 | 307 | 197 | 549 | 431 | 3035 | 6062 |
| White/Gold M: 67.1/122 W: 72.2/126 | 360 | 306 | 138 | 483 | 286 | 384 | 140 | 330 | 347 | 2774 | 313 | 308 | 309 | 121 | 449 | 307 | 197 | 454 | 375 | 2833 | 5607 |
| Gold M: 66.2/118 W: 71.1/122 | 349 | 306 | 125 | 475 | 286 | 384 | 140 | 320 | 347 | 2732 | 297 | 308 | 281 | 104 | 449 | 270 | 144 | 454 | 375 | 2682 | 5414 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6575 yards | 72.4 | 132 |
| White | 72 | 6062 yards | 70.3 | 124 |
| Gold | 72 | 5414 yards | 66.7 | 118 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5414 yards | 72.1 | 126 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5252 yards | 71.4 | 124 |
**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.