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
Eagle Creek Golf Club, located in the charming city of Willmar, Minnesota, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Established in 1931, this historic 18-hole course boasts a par of 72 and a length of 6,349 yards from the blue tees, providing a challenging yet enjoyable round for experienced golfers. With a slope rating of 129 and a rating of 70.8, Eagle Creek strikes a balance between difficulty and accessibility. Shorter tees with lower ratings cater to beginners and those seeking a more relaxed game. The well-maintained fairways, lined with majestic trees, and strategically placed bunkers and water hazards demand accuracy and precision off the tee. The driving range, practice area for pitching, chipping, and putting, and banquet facilities make Eagle Creek an ideal venue for tournaments and special events. Surrounded by picturesque scenery, Eagle Creek Golf Club promises a memorable golfing experience in the heart of Minnesota.
Eagle Creek Golf Club has garnered rave reviews from golfers who have experienced its exceptional offerings. The course conditions have been consistently praised, with one reviewer exclaiming, "Conditions: Excellent." The layout of the course has also been lauded for its challenging yet enjoyable nature, providing a balance that caters to golfers of varying skill levels. The friendliness of the staff at Eagle Creek Golf Club has been another highlight, with reviewers commending their warm and welcoming demeanor.
Beyond these key aspects, golfers have also appreciated the value for money that Eagle Creek Golf Club offers. The reasonable prices have been met with positive feedback, with one golfer stating, "Value: Good." The pace of play has also been praised for its efficiency, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable round of golf.
The Links Cards, a reputable source for golf course reviews, wholeheartedly endorses Eagle Creek Golf Club as a must-play destination. The course conditions, layout, and friendly staff have all received high marks, making Eagle Creek a top choice for golfers seeking an exceptional experience. The value for money and efficient pace of play further enhance the appeal of this remarkable course.
In conclusion, Eagle Creek Golf Club stands as a premier golfing destination in Willmar, Minnesota. With its pristine course conditions, challenging yet enjoyable layout, friendly staff, and excellent value for money, Eagle Creek promises an unforgettable golfing experience. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual enthusiast, Eagle Creek Golf Club is a must-visit for anyone seeking a truly exceptional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.0/131 | 497 | 168 | 413 | 497 | 418 | 182 | 389 | 364 | 361 | 3289 | 322 | 258 | 332 | 518 | 408 | 394 | 183 | 300 | 345 | 3060 | 6349 |
| White M: 69.7/130 W: 75.6/137 | 482 | 153 | 403 | 484 | 405 | 156 | 374 | 352 | 331 | 3140 | 310 | 258 | 318 | 510 | 398 | 382 | 163 | 284 | 335 | 2958 | 6098 |
| Gold M: 67.8/126 W: 73.2/132 | 462 | 141 | 340 | 454 | 346 | 150 | 334 | 345 | 327 | 2899 | 305 | 255 | 300 | 452 | 387 | 335 | 150 | 275 | 325 | 2784 | 5683 |
| Red W: 70.6/127 | 402 | 141 | 335 | 411 | 336 | 123 | 329 | 311 | 305 | 2693 | 300 | 254 | 258 | 432 | 387 | 252 | 125 | 272 | 235 | 2515 | 5208 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 16 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6349 yards | 70.8 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 6098 yards | 69.7 | 127 |
| Gold | 73 | 5683 yards | 68.2 | 125 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5208 yards | 70.9 | 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.