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 amidst the sun-kissed landscapes of Naples, Florida, Eagle Creek Country Club emerges as a golfer's paradise. Established in 1983 by renowned architects Larry Packard and Dennis Wise, this private 18-hole course presents a captivating challenge with a par of 72. Catering to golfers of all skill levels, the course offers varying lengths, from the formidable Gold tees stretching 7,114 yards to the accessible Green/Silver tees at 4,736 yards. The meticulously manicured fairways adorned with Bermuda Grass and Tifeagle Grass greens ensure a consistent and pristine playing surface throughout the year. Beyond the championship golf course, Eagle Creek Country Club boasts an array of world-class amenities, including a well-appointed clubhouse, a fully equipped driving range, and even on-site swimming and tennis facilities. With its friendly and attentive staff, coupled with its impeccable conditions consistently rated highly for value, pace, and overall experience, Eagle Creek Country Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience for those seeking both challenge and relaxation amidst its lush green fairways.
The accolades for Eagle Creek Country Club resoundingly echo the exceptional golfing experience it offers. Players have consistently lauded the course conditions, the well-thought-out layout, and the genuine friendliness of the staff. One enthusiastic golfer exclaimed, "WOW, WOW, WOW…by far the best greens that I have ever played in Florida!" Another reviewer highlighted the recent enhancements to the fairways and tees, praising the new turf for its superior quality. The course design has also garnered praise for its inclusivity, catering to golfers of all skill levels without resorting to artificial challenges often found in Florida courses. The tree-lined holes, in particular, have been commended for creating narrow but well-defined fairways that demand accuracy off the tee. Beyond the course itself, reviewers have also raved about the excellent amenities and the overall value of a round at Eagle Creek Country Club. One golfer eloquently captured the essence of the experience: "Beautiful natural surroundings with thick treelined holes create definitive landing areas off of the tee." With consistent top ratings for staff friendliness and an exceptional pace of play, Eagle Creek Country Club stands as a must-visit destination for any golf enthusiast seeking a challenging yet rewarding experience on the lush green fairways under the radiant Naples sun.
The Links Cards wholeheartedly concurs with the glowing reviews of Eagle Creek Country Club, recognizing it as a golfing gem in the heart of Naples, Florida. This private 18-hole course, meticulously designed by Larry Packard and Dennis Wise, offers an unparalleled golfing experience that seamlessly blends challenge and enjoyment. The impeccable conditions, featuring Tifeagle Grass greens and lush 419 Bermuda Grass fairways, provide a consistent and pristine playing surface that elevates the golfing experience. The well-conceived layout caters to golfers of all skill levels, eschewing gimmicky features prevalent in many Florida courses. Instead, Eagle Creek Country Club relies on its natural beauty and strategic design to create a captivating challenge.
Golfers consistently praise the narrow yet defined fairways, lined with majestic trees, that demand precision and accuracy off the tee. The exceptional staff friendliness and the swift pace of play further enhance the overall value of a round at this stunning club. Nestled amidst breathtaking natural surroundings, Eagle Creek Country Club offers an array of outstanding amenities, including a well-appointed clubhouse, rejuvenating spa services, a refreshing swimming pool, and invigorating tennis courts. For golf enthusiasts seeking a memorable day on the links, Eagle Creek Country Club stands as an ideal destination, promising an unforgettable golfing experience that exceeds expectations.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.9/131 W: 77.0/137 | 396 | 386 | 434 | 579 | 189 | 346 | 542 | 208 | 447 | 3527 | 391 | 523 | 152 | 432 | 400 | 586 | 408 | 221 | 474 | 3587 | 7114 |
| Blue M: 72.1/128 | 368 | 351 | 402 | 544 | 163 | 333 | 518 | 181 | 399 | 3259 | 372 | 501 | 132 | 409 | 374 | 548 | 382 | 197 | 436 | 3351 | 6610 |
| Black M: 70.9/123 | 357 | 339 | 386 | 486 | 157 | 323 | 507 | 166 | 371 | 3092 | 359 | 471 | 126 | 390 | 337 | 503 | 362 | 180 | 397 | 3125 | 6217 |
| White M: 69.0/118 W: 74.0/130 | 327 | 320 | 350 | 441 | 142 | 302 | 442 | 147 | 361 | 2832 | 346 | 449 | 122 | 372 | 323 | 486 | 343 | 155 | 387 | 2983 | 5815 |
| Green M: 66.6/112 W: 71.2/124 | 323 | 310 | 344 | 419 | 127 | 297 | 414 | 130 | 315 | 2679 | 295 | 421 | 98 | 363 | 297 | 439 | 330 | 142 | 316 | 2701 | 5380 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7114 yards | 73.4 | 131 |
| Blue | 72 | 6610 yards | 72.0 | 128 |
| Black | 72 | 6217 yards | 70.3 | 123 |
| White | 72 | 5815 yards | 68.5 | 117 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5815 yards | 73.9 | 127 |
**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.
We offer free memberships for your employees to use at other partner courses for access to the same perks available to our paying members. Your staff's cards will carry your courses' name and their name so they're identified as industry insiders.New in 2022: an unofficial industry rate program. At the request of several partner courses, we're creating a section in our listings for insider rates that are only visible and available to registered staff members. Participation by your course is optionalYour staff memberships will stay active as long as your course remains active on the platformOur 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.