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
The Founders Club of Pawleys Island, nestled in the charming town of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, is a golfer's paradise. This semi-private 18-hole golf course, designed by renowned architects Thomas Walker and Gene Hamm, offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for players of all skill levels. With a par of 72 and a length of 7007 yards from the black tees, the course demands precision and strategy. Well-maintained fairways and Bermuda greens provide a true test of golfing prowess. The course's slope rating of 142 and a rating of 74.2 indicate its level of difficulty, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a stimulating round. Amenities such as carts equipped with GPS and rental services for clubs ensure a seamless and enjoyable golfing experience. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual enthusiast, the Founders Club at Pawleys Island promises a memorable golfing adventure.
The Founders Club of Pawleys Island has consistently garnered rave reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of experiencing its splendors. Players have been particularly impressed with the impeccable course conditions, the thoughtfully designed layout, and the exceptional friendliness of the staff. One reviewer, captivated by the course's allure, exclaimed, "You cannot beat this course for the price. The course is always in good shape, and the service is very good." Another player echoed this sentiment, commending the staff's warm and welcoming demeanor, saying, "Staff was super friendly. It was a perfect day for golf, and the course was in very good shape."
The course's layout has also been the subject of much praise, with golfers lauding its strategic design and picturesque beauty. One player, clearly enamored with the course, declared it an "excellent golf course" and bestowed upon it a 5-star rating. The amenities, too, have received positive feedback, with most reviewers rating them as good or excellent.
The Links Cards, a respected authority in the world of golf, wholeheartedly endorses the Founders Club of Pawleys Island as a course that delivers exceptional value for golfers. The course's pristine conditions, meticulously maintained throughout the year, have earned it high praise. Golfers have consistently expressed their delight at the course's layout, which offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels. The friendly and accommodating staff further enhances the overall golfing experience, ensuring that every visit to the Founders Club is a memorable one.
Considering the course's reasonable pricing, it becomes evident that the Founders Club of Pawleys Island offers an unbeatable value proposition for golf enthusiasts. With its well-kept conditions, enjoyable layout, accommodating staff, and affordable rates, this course is a must-play for anyone seeking a truly exceptional golfing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.2/142 | 381 | 432 | 190 | 395 | 209 | 546 | 396 | 427 | 559 | 3535 | 542 | 186 | 511 | 372 | 449 | 392 | 146 | 501 | 373 | 3472 | 7007 |
| Blue M: 73.1/138 | 372 | 416 | 175 | 377 | 184 | 525 | 395 | 398 | 534 | 3376 | 529 | 176 | 506 | 359 | 427 | 386 | 140 | 447 | 362 | 3332 | 6708 |
| White M: 71.2/133 W: 76.6/139 | 357 | 390 | 166 | 361 | 158 | 518 | 381 | 393 | 493 | 3217 | 510 | 166 | 491 | 341 | 395 | 371 | 135 | 430 | 338 | 3177 | 6394 |
| Gold M: 67.4/120 W: 71.8/129 | 287 | 358 | 127 | 334 | 134 | 421 | 329 | 297 | 455 | 2742 | 436 | 136 | 436 | 314 | 358 | 296 | 120 | 373 | 295 | 2764 | 5506 |
| Red M: 64.4/114 W: 68.5/118 | 252 | 327 | 106 | 298 | 109 | 381 | 248 | 253 | 397 | 2371 | 397 | 114 | 372 | 281 | 313 | 276 | 110 | 334 | 237 | 2434 | 4805 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7007 yards | 74.2 | 142 |
| Blue | 72 | 6708 yards | 73.1 | 138 |
| White | 72 | 6394 yards | 71.2 | 133 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6394 yards | 77.2 | 148 |
| Gold | 72 | 5506 yards | 67.4 | 120 |
**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.