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 Point Country Club, nestled in the heart of Virginia Beach, Virginia, offers an unparalleled golfing experience that seamlessly blends convenience and tranquility. Designed by the renowned Tom Clark in 1987, this semi-private club boasts a challenging par of 72 and stretches over 6,541 yards. The meticulously crafted layout presents a captivating test for golfers of all skill levels, featuring strategically positioned bunkers along the greensides and fairways, as well as occasional water hazards that demand precision and finesse.
Golfers who have graced the fairways of Cypress Point Country Club have consistently expressed their delight with the course's exceptional conditions. The Bent Grass greens remain lush and well-maintained, while the fairways are meticulously manicured, ensuring a pristine playing surface. One satisfied golfer exclaimed, "Cypress Pt is always good 😊 I play here often it very consistently a good course." Even in less-than-ideal weather conditions, the course has been lauded for holding up remarkably well, allowing golfers to enjoy a gratifying round despite the elements.
The layout of Cypress Point Country Club has also garnered widespread acclaim from players. They describe the course as user-friendly and strategically designed, offering a fair challenge without being overly punishing. One golfer remarked, "Course layout is excellent- greens a little slow but ok, fairways good for this time of year." The course's design caters to golfers of varying skill levels, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all.
Beyond the course itself, golfers have consistently praised the exceptional service provided by the staff at Cypress Point Country Club. From the moment they arrive, guests are greeted with professionalism and genuine warmth, creating a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the overall golfing experience.
The Links Cards holds Cypress Point Country Club in high regard, recognizing its exceptional value for golfers of all skill levels. Its convenient location near the Norfolk International Airport and the Virginia Beach Town Center makes it easily accessible, while its serene setting provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The challenging yet scenic layout of Cypress Point Country Club offers a rewarding experience for golfers seeking to improve their game. The course's well-maintained conditions, coupled with its strategic design, ensure an enjoyable round for both high and low handicappers.
The Links Cards also commends the professionalism and friendliness of the staff at Cypress Point Country Club, who consistently go above and beyond to ensure that every golfer feels welcome and valued.
In conclusion, Cypress Point Country Club stands as a testament to the perfect balance between convenience and tranquility, offering golfers an exceptional value in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Cypress Point Country Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience that will leave you yearning for more.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.6/121 | 331 | 536 | 149 | 530 | 168 | 438 | 437 | 508 | 161 | 3258 | 428 | 198 | 413 | 333 | 537 | 384 | 317 | 157 | 516 | 3283 | 6541 |
| White M: 69.0/118 W: 75.1/131 | 321 | 507 | 142 | 505 | 162 | 410 | 416 | 500 | 157 | 3120 | 398 | 157 | 381 | 330 | 511 | 365 | 295 | 144 | 509 | 3090 | 6210 |
| Yellow M: 66.2/111 W: 71.6/123 | 300 | 487 | 120 | 473 | 122 | 353 | 384 | 432 | 124 | 2795 | 376 | 125 | 349 | 287 | 486 | 335 | 248 | 110 | 470 | 2786 | 5581 |
| Red M: 64.6/107 W: 69.6/119 | 266 | 483 | 85 | 442 | 109 | 338 | 336 | 432 | 97 | 2588 | 350 | 123 | 324 | 275 | 445 | 325 | 241 | 98 | 468 | 2649 | 5237 |
| Black M: 60.9/97 W: 64.0/107 | 206 | 410 | 60 | 380 | 100 | 250 | 284 | 341 | 90 | 2121 | 272 | 110 | 234 | 213 | 361 | 233 | 224 | 80 | 395 | 2122 | 4243 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 72 | 6541 yards | 71.1 | 124 |
| Middle | 72 | 6072 yards | 68.8 | 120 |
| Front | 72 | 5738 yards | 67.2 | 115 |
| Ladies | 72 | 5248 yards | 70.3 | 119 |
**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.