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 picturesque town of East Haddam, Connecticut, Fox Hopyard Golf Club offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect Roger Rulewich and established in 2001, this private 18-hole course boasts a par of 71 and measures 6,912 yards from the back tees. With a slope rating of 136 and a course rating of 74.1, Fox Hopyard presents a challenging yet enjoyable round for golfers seeking a test of their skills.
The course features meticulously maintained bent grass fairways and greens, ensuring an excellent playing surface throughout the golf season. Golfers can take advantage of the included golf carts with green fees, as well as the driving range practice area, pitching/chipping area, and putting green to fine-tune their game before hitting the links. After their round, golfers can relax and unwind at the club's restaurant, savoring delicious meals while taking in the breathtaking views from the patio.
Over the years, Fox Hopyard Golf Club has garnered numerous accolades, including consistent recognition as one of the top courses in Connecticut by Golf Advisor. Its pristine condition, exceptional value, friendly staff, and challenging yet enjoyable layout have made it a popular destination for both members and visitors alike. Rich in natural beauty, this hidden gem promises not only a great game of golf but also an unforgettable experience that will leave you yearning to return.
Golfers who have experienced Fox Hopyard Golf Club in East Haddam, Connecticut, have overwhelmingly shared positive feedback. The course conditions have been consistently praised, with one reviewer remarking, "Course was in great shape…Conditions: Excellent." The layout has also received high marks, with another reviewer stating, "Very nice course on Level of Lake of Isle and CT National would return…Layout: Excellent."
The friendly and welcoming staff at Fox Hopyard Golf Club has also been a highlight for many players. One review noted, "Friendliness: Excellent," while another golfer commented, "Great guys. We teed off at 11:40 got done at about 4:40."
While a few negative comments mentioned concerns about pace of play and management issues, these appear to be isolated instances rather than systemic problems. Overall, the vast majority of players have thoroughly enjoyed their experience at Fox Hopyard Golf Club and highly recommend it to others.
The Links Cards holds Fox Hopyard Golf Club in high regard, recognizing it as an exceptional value for golfers seeking a top-quality round. With an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 300 reviews, this course has consistently exceeded players' expectations.
Golfers have lauded the course conditions, describing them as "excellent" and comparable to other prestigious courses in the area. The layout has also been praised for its challenging yet enjoyable design, providing a rewarding experience for golfers of all skill levels.
The friendly and professional staff at Fox Hopyard Golf Club further enhances the overall experience, with reviewers consistently mentioning positive interactions throughout their visit.
While occasional concerns about pace of play and management have been raised, these appear to be infrequent occurrences rather than persistent issues.
In conclusion, Fox Hopyard Golf Club offers golfers an exceptional value, combining a beautiful setting, well-maintained grounds, and friendly staff. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a high-quality round of golf without compromising affordability.
*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: 74.1/136 | 390 | 409 | 517 | 202 | 506 | 384 | 395 | 180 | 412 | 3395 | 412 | 192 | 415 | 450 | 224 | 567 | 249 | 457 | 551 | 3517 | 6912 |
| Blue M: 72.5/132 | 374 | 383 | 504 | 184 | 486 | 345 | 384 | 165 | 383 | 3208 | 400 | 170 | 388 | 429 | 199 | 534 | 220 | 436 | 528 | 3304 | 6512 |
| White/Blue M: 71.7/130 | 374 | 358 | 504 | 184 | 486 | 320 | 384 | 165 | 350 | 3125 | 400 | 170 | 372 | 408 | 199 | 534 | 220 | 399 | 528 | 3230 | 6355 |
| White M: 70.7/124 W: 76.1/140 | 356 | 358 | 457 | 172 | 464 | 320 | 366 | 160 | 350 | 3003 | 382 | 153 | 372 | 408 | 188 | 508 | 189 | 399 | 507 | 3106 | 6109 |
| White/Gold M: 69.9/122 | 356 | 343 | 457 | 172 | 464 | 320 | 339 | 160 | 323 | 2934 | 382 | 153 | 343 | 374 | 188 | 491 | 189 | 399 | 507 | 3026 | 5960 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6912 yards | 74.1 | 136 |
| Blue | 71 | 6512 yards | 72.6 | 131 |
| White | 71 | 6109 yards | 70.7 | 124 |
| Gold | 71 | 5657 yards | 68.5 | 119 |
| Gold (W) | 71 | 5657 yards | 73.9 | 139 |
**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.