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 heart of Kingwood, Texas, Forest at Kingwood Country Club stands as a premier 18-hole private golf course, meticulously designed by the renowned architect Finger Dye Spann and established in 1992. With a par of 72 and stretching over 7,000 yards from the gold tees, this course presents a captivating challenge for golfers of all skill levels. The moderate difficulty, as indicated by its slope rating of 138 and a rating of 74.0, ensures an enjoyable experience for both seasoned players and those just starting their golfing journey.
Golfers who have graced the fairways of Forest at Kingwood Country Club are unanimous in their praise. The course conditions, meticulously maintained to the highest standards, have garnered widespread acclaim. The layout, strategically designed to offer a diverse range of challenges, has captivated players of all abilities. The friendly and accommodating staff, ever ready to enhance the golfing experience, has left a lasting impression on visitors.
One reviewer, captivated by the Island course, described it as a fantastic challenge that caters to golfers of all skill levels. The picturesque views of lakes and rivers, coupled with the abundant wildlife, create a serene and immersive environment. The smooth yet quick greens demand precision, while the well-maintained sand traps, recently replenished with pristine sand, add an extra layer of difficulty.
Another golfer, despite encountering challenging weather conditions, had a memorable experience playing alongside the friendly staff. The excellent pace of play and the attentive beverage cart service further enhanced their enjoyment.
Even first-time players have been enchanted by the course's user-friendly layout and welcoming atmosphere. Although their visit coincided with a period of cart path-only restrictions due to prevailing conditions, they still left with a positive impression.
The Links Cards unequivocally affirms that Forest at Kingwood Country Club delivers exceptional value for golfers seeking an unparalleled golfing experience. The overwhelmingly positive reviews, highlighting the course's pristine conditions, challenging layout, and friendly staff, serve as a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence.
The Island course, with its breathtaking views and strategic design, offers a captivating challenge that appeals to golfers of all skill levels. The meticulously maintained greens and sand traps demand precision and finesse, while the abundant wildlife and serene surroundings elevate the golfing experience.
The friendly and knowledgeable staff at Forest at Kingwood Country Club goes above and beyond to ensure that every golfer feels welcome and supported. The excellent pace of play and the attentive beverage cart service add to the overall enjoyment of the round.
Whether you're a seasoned golfer seeking a challenging course or a novice just starting your golfing journey, Forest at Kingwood Country Club promises an unforgettable experience. With its exceptional value, pristine conditions, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, this private course stands as a beacon of excellence in Kingwood, Texas.
*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: 74.9/142 W: 81.9/150 | 371 | 425 | 522 | 202 | 530 | 158 | 478 | 414 | 426 | 3526 | 510 | 210 | 343 | 369 | 178 | 473 | 392 | 602 | 455 | 3532 | 7058 |
| Gold/Blue M: 73.6/137 W: 76.4/141 | 371 | 425 | 522 | 202 | 530 | 158 | 478 | 414 | 426 | 3526 | 510 | 210 | 343 | 369 | 178 | 473 | 392 | 602 | 455 | 3532 | 7058 |
| Blue M: 72.3/134 W: 79.0/145 | 346 | 389 | 495 | 176 | 508 | 134 | 445 | 395 | 386 | 3274 | 484 | 177 | 322 | 334 | 147 | 437 | 373 | 574 | 428 | 3276 | 6550 |
| Blue/White M: 71.3/129 W: 77.6/143 | 323 | 365 | 469 | 142 | 482 | 114 | 416 | 360 | 350 | 3021 | 465 | 155 | 305 | 322 | 121 | 411 | 350 | 551 | 381 | 3061 | 6082 |
| White M: 70.2/127 W: 76.4/141 | 323 | 365 | 469 | 142 | 482 | 114 | 416 | 360 | 350 | 3021 | 465 | 155 | 305 | 322 | 121 | 411 | 350 | 551 | 381 | 3061 | 6082 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold/Professional | 72 | 7058 yards | 74.0 | 138 |
| Blue/Championship | 72 | 6550 yards | 71.5 | 129 |
| White/Member | 72 | 6082 yards | 69.9 | 124 |
| White/Member (W) | 72 | 6082 yards | 76.2 | 142 |
| Silver/Forward | 72 | 5565 yards | 67.5 | 118 |
**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.