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
Fireweed Meadows Golf Course, nestled in the picturesque town of Anchor Point, Alaska, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Established in 2006 and designed by renowned architect [architect's name], this executive-style course boasts a unique layout featuring nine holes and a par of 30. With a manageable length of 1551 yards, it provides an ideal setting for golfers to hone their short game skills. The course's Alaska Turf greens add a touch of local charm to the overall golfing experience. Open from May to September, Fireweed Meadows also offers convenient amenities such as golf cart rentals and club rentals, ensuring a hassle-free day on the links. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your game or an experienced golfer seeking a quick and enjoyable round, Fireweed Meadows Golf Course promises an unforgettable golfing adventure amidst the stunning scenery of Anchor Point.
Fireweed Meadows Golf Course has garnered a diverse range of reviews from players, highlighting both its strengths and areas for improvement. Many reviewers have lauded the excellent course conditions and its well-designed layout. The course's fairways and abundant wildlife have been particularly praised, with one player describing it as "an amazing experience." The unique par 3 holes have also received positive feedback. However, some reviewers have expressed concerns about the artificial grass on the greens, which they found to be challenging for putting. Additionally, the use of mats instead of natural tee boxes has drawn criticism. Despite these drawbacks, the friendly and welcoming staff at Fireweed Meadows has consistently received praise, with many reviewers mentioning the positive interactions they had with the course owner, Buzz. Overall, Fireweed Meadows appears to be a great choice for casual golfers seeking a fun and relaxed golfing experience with their families or intermediate players looking for an enjoyable round. However, serious weekend golfers may find the course's limitations to be a deterrent.
The Links Card evaluates Fireweed Meadows Golf Course as offering good value for the golfing experience it provides. While the course may not boast the grandeur of more renowned courses, it delivers a solid golfing experience at a reasonable price point. The well-maintained course conditions, coupled with the unique layout and friendly staff, make it an attractive option for golfers seeking a memorable day on the links. Although the artificial greens and tee mats have been points of contention, the overall value proposition of Fireweed Meadows remains positive. Casual golfers and intermediate players will find it to be a worthwhile choice for a fun and enjoyable golfing experience. However, more discerning golfers may prefer courses with higher-quality amenities and a more challenging layout.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mens M: 56.3/90 | 118 | 124 | 137 | 241 | 105 | 136 | 131 | 141 | 157 | 1290 | 2672 |
| Ladies W: 57.4/93 | 118 | 124 | 137 | 241 | 105 | 136 | 131 | 141 | 157 | 1290 | 2672 |
| Handicap | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | ||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 57 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 30 | 1551 yards |
**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.