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
Cypress Creek Golfers' Club, nestled in the charming town of Smithfield, Virginia, offers a captivating golf experience that caters to players of all skill levels. Established in 1998 and designed by the renowned trio of Tom Clark, Kevin Atkinson, and Curtis Strange, this semi-private club boasts a scenic layout that takes full advantage of the surrounding mature hardwood forests and peanut fields. With a par of 72 and a challenging length of 7047 yards from the champion tees, Cypress Creek demands strategic shot-making and thoughtful course management. The rolling terrain adds an extra layer of complexity, with undulating fairways and greens that demand precision and finesse. Water hazards strategically placed throughout the course, including the iconic island green on the ninth hole, further elevate the challenge and excitement of each round. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting your journey in the sport, Cypress Creek Golfers' Club promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you yearning for more.
Cypress Creek Golfers' Club has garnered a diverse range of reviews from golfers, reflecting the subjective nature of golf course experiences. While some players have expressed concerns about course maintenance issues, such as weeds in bunkers and patchy greens, others have commended the ownership's efforts to improve the conditions and the noticeable enhancements to the greens. The course layout, on the other hand, has received consistent praise for its challenging and scenic design, providing a stimulating test for golfers of all skill levels. The open feel of the course is another aspect that many players appreciate, as it allows for creative shot-making and strategic decision-making. The staff at Cypress Creek Golfers' Club has also been lauded for their friendly and welcoming demeanor, contributing to the overall positive experience of visitors. Despite occasional concerns about course conditions, many golfers still highly recommend Cypress Creek Golfers' Club for its excellent value for money and thoroughly enjoyable layout.
The Links Cards, a respected authority in golf course evaluations, offers a balanced perspective on the value proposition of Cypress Creek Golfers' Club. While acknowledging the occasional maintenance issues that have been reported, The Links Cards emphasizes the club's commitment to improvement and the positive changes that have been implemented. The challenging yet fair layout, coupled with the scenic surroundings and friendly staff, contribute to an overall positive experience for golfers. The Links Cards recognizes that Cypress Creek Golfers' Club may not be the most pristine or luxurious course, but it delivers excellent value for money, making it an attractive option for golfers seeking an enjoyable and affordable round of golf.
*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: 73.8/136 | 382 | 415 | 443 | 604 | 204 | 539 | 159 | 427 | 338 | 3511 | 402 | 417 | 462 | 174 | 546 | 392 | 170 | 458 | 515 | 3536 | 7047 |
| Blue M: 71.8/130 | 351 | 381 | 428 | 571 | 168 | 515 | 124 | 394 | 315 | 3247 | 352 | 385 | 429 | 163 | 508 | 370 | 162 | 442 | 496 | 3307 | 6554 |
| White M: 69.2/125 W: 75.0/134 | 321 | 343 | 412 | 533 | 138 | 487 | 92 | 370 | 274 | 2970 | 314 | 353 | 378 | 152 | 472 | 350 | 142 | 412 | 476 | 3049 | 6019 |
| Gold M: 66.3/119 W: 71.9/128 | 312 | 311 | 282 | 490 | 128 | 440 | 85 | 312 | 260 | 2620 | 307 | 301 | 335 | 124 | 463 | 328 | 128 | 384 | 440 | 2810 | 5430 |
| Red W: 70.0/124 | 280 | 311 | 282 | 490 | 114 | 440 | 73 | 305 | 209 | 2504 | 242 | 301 | 335 | 124 | 436 | 275 | 128 | 328 | 440 | 2609 | 5113 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | 72 | 7047 yards | 74.5 | 134 |
| Medal | 72 | 6554 yards | 71.2 | 130 |
| Club | 72 | 6019 yards | 69.7 | 126 |
| Club (W) | 72 | 6019 yards | 74.9 | 136 |
| Gold | 72 | 5430 yards | 65.6 | 116 |
**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.