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
Evergreen Golf Club, situated just north of Lake Geneva in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, boasts 27 holes of championship golf, solidifying its reputation as one of the state's premier golfing destinations. The East/North combination, one of three 18-hole combinations at the club, offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Designed by renowned golf course architects Ken Killian and Dick Nugent in 1973, this course features strategically placed water hazards that demand precision and shot-making throughout the round, culminating in a thrilling finish on the final hole of the East nine. Measuring 6,306 yards from the back tees with a par of 72, the course presents a formidable test for both long hitters and those who favor strategic shot-making. With a slope rating of 125 and a rating index of 70.9, golfers can expect a round filled with challenges and opportunities to improve their game. Whether seeking to hone their skills or simply revel in the picturesque surroundings, Evergreen Golf Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience for every visitor.
Golfers who have experienced East/North at Evergreen Golf Club in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, overwhelmingly express positive sentiments in their reviews. The course conditions, layout, and exceptional staff friendliness consistently receive high praise. One reviewer, despite playing late in the season, commended the course's excellent condition, allowing for a swift and enjoyable 18-hole round in just over three hours. Another golfer acknowledged some challenges with leaves affecting ball retrieval but still found the overall course enjoyable, highlighting the need for a driving range. The friendly and accommodating nature of the staff is a recurring theme in the reviews, with one golfer succinctly summarizing their experience as "Friendliness – Excellent." These positive reviews collectively paint a picture of East/North at Evergreen Golf Club as a well-maintained course with an engaging layout and a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a memorable golfing experience for all.
East/North at Evergreen Golf Club in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, stands out as a semi-private course that offers exceptional value for golfers. Recognized as one of the state's premier destinations for golf enthusiasts, this 27-hole championship golf club delivers an enjoyable challenge for players of all skill levels. The East/North combination of nines presents a well-rounded test, with strategically placed water hazards adding an element of excitement and demanding thoughtful shot-making. Golfers consistently praise the course conditions, even late in the season, although some areas with leaves can occasionally pose a retrieval challenge. However, the overall experience remains highly positive, with players expressing great enjoyment on this well-maintained course. Notably, the friendly and accommodating staff at Evergreen Golf Club receives widespread acclaim, enhancing the overall golfing experience. Situated conveniently just north of Lake Geneva, East/North at Evergreen Golf Club offers a rewarding round of golf for both local residents and visiting players, making it a must-play destination for golf enthusiasts seeking exceptional value and an unforgettable experience.
*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: 70.9/125 | 482 | 367 | 444 | 226 | 367 | 340 | 191 | 319 | 415 | 3151 | 401 | 316 | 206 | 505 | 358 | 418 | 475 | 331 | 145 | 3155 | 6306 |
| White M: 69.4/122 W: 74.8/128 | 460 | 353 | 413 | 157 | 358 | 316 | 152 | 309 | 396 | 2914 | 385 | 304 | 185 | 489 | 346 | 398 | 465 | 315 | 132 | 3019 | 5933 |
| White/Gold M: 67.7/119 W: 72.5/124 | 424 | 307 | 360 | 141 | 358 | 316 | 152 | 309 | 311 | 2678 | 372 | 304 | 140 | 400 | 346 | 309 | 428 | 315 | 132 | 2746 | 5424 |
| Gold M: 66.3/116 W: 70.9/121 | 424 | 307 | 360 | 141 | 298 | 294 | 97 | 243 | 311 | 2475 | 372 | 292 | 140 | 400 | 334 | 309 | 428 | 300 | 111 | 2686 | 5161 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6306 yards | 70.9 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 5960 yards | 69.4 | 122 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5960 yards | 74.8 | 128 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5273 yards | 71.3 | 121 |
| Red | 72 | 5273 yards | 66.6 | 117 |
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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.