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
Nestled in the picturesque town of Bigfork, Montana, the Eagle Bend Golf Club – Eagle/Osprey Course offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned golf course architect William Hull in 1988, this 18-hole, par-72 course stretches across 6,767 yards from the back tees, providing a challenging yet enjoyable round. With a slope rating of 129 and a course rating of 72.1, golfers can expect a strategic and engaging game amidst stunning natural landscapes. The course features various tee options, ranging from blue (6,767 yards) to red (5,236 yards), catering to different playing abilities. Practice facilities include a driving range and well-maintained putting greens, ensuring that golfers can hone their skills before hitting the fairways. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, Eagle Bend Golf Club – Eagle/Osprey Course promises an unforgettable golfing experience in the heart of Montana.
Golfers who have experienced Eagle Bend Golf Club – Eagle/Osprey Course have generally provided positive feedback. One reviewer described the course as ideal for "perfect weather" and a great addition to their Northwest Golf Itinerary. While they noted that the staff could be more welcoming, they still had an overall enjoyable experience. Another reviewer praised the excellent condition of the fairways and greens, appreciating their true roll. They also mentioned the absence of many blind shots or challenging dog legs on either nine, making for a smooth and enjoyable round. Multiple reviewers commended the course conditions, rating them as excellent.
In terms of layout, one reviewer described the course as an "excellent track" that effectively utilizes elevation changes without being overly demanding. The pace of play was also reported to be good, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable round for golfers. While some reviewers mentioned that the staff friendliness could be improved, others did not encounter any issues in this regard. Overall, golfers can expect excellent course conditions and a pleasurable golfing experience at Eagle Bend Golf Club – Eagle/Osprey Course in Bigfork, Montana.
The Links Cards highly recommends Eagle Bend Golf Club – Eagle/Osprey Course for its exceptional value. Reviewers consistently praised the course's excellent conditions, with well-maintained fairways and greens that provide a true roll. The layout is well-designed, incorporating elevation changes that add challenge without being overly demanding, making it suitable for golfers of varying skill levels.
The pace of play at Eagle Bend Golf Club – Eagle/Osprey Course is generally good, ensuring an enjoyable and efficient round. While some reviewers mentioned that the staff could be more friendly and attentive, others did not have any issues in this regard. Overall, golfers can expect excellent conditions and an enjoyable round at Eagle Bend Golf Club – Eagle/Osprey Course. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced golfer, this semi-private course offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day out on the links in the beautiful town of Bigfork, Montana.
*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: 72.1/129 W: 77.8/140 | 418 | 546 | 370 | 191 | 300 | 166 | 372 | 518 | 461 | 3342 | 347 | 191 | 490 | 402 | 434 | 200 | 412 | 554 | 395 | 3425 | 6767 |
| Blue/White M: 70.9/129 | 393 | 494 | 370 | 191 | 300 | 166 | 372 | 518 | 452 | 3256 | 347 | 191 | 490 | 372 | 410 | 175 | 363 | 554 | 395 | 3297 | 6553 |
| White M: 69.9/123 W: 75.2/135 | 393 | 494 | 343 | 167 | 293 | 145 | 365 | 479 | 452 | 3131 | 334 | 168 | 462 | 372 | 410 | 175 | 363 | 488 | 375 | 3147 | 6278 |
| White/Gold M: 68.6/118 W: 74.0/134 | 356 | 494 | 343 | 155 | 293 | 145 | 365 | 466 | 431 | 3048 | 334 | 134 | 462 | 327 | 360 | 155 | 363 | 488 | 375 | 2998 | 6046 |
| Gold M: 67.1/110 W: 72.6/128 | 356 | 408 | 316 | 155 | 286 | 128 | 359 | 466 | 431 | 2905 | 325 | 134 | 431 | 327 | 360 | 155 | 316 | 439 | 327 | 2814 | 5719 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6767 yards | 72.1 | 129 |
| Blue/White | 72 | 6553 yards | 70.9 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 6278 yards | 69.9 | 123 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6278 yards | 75.2 | 135 |
| White/Gold | 72 | 6046 yards | 68.6 | 118 |
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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.