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
Frederic Country Club, nestled in the charming town of Frederic, Wisconsin, is a private 18-hole golf course that offers a captivating experience for golfers of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned Clifford Erickson and established in 1957, the course initially featured nine holes but expanded to its current layout in 2000. With rolling fairways that boast both right and left doglegs, as well as straightaway holes, golfers can expect a diverse and engaging round. The true and fast greens demand precision and careful consideration, while strategically placed sand bunkers add an extra layer of challenge. Despite the undulating terrain, the course remains easily walkable, making it a delight for those who prefer to traverse the course on foot. Measuring 6,462 yards from the back tees with a slope rating of 123 and a par of 72, Frederic Country Club strikes a balance between challenging and enjoyable gameplay, allowing golfers to showcase their creativity while forgiving slight errors.
Golfers who have experienced the Frederic Country Club in Frederic, Wisconsin, have overwhelmingly expressed their satisfaction. The course conditions, layout, and friendly staff have consistently received praise from players. One enthusiastic golfer remarked, "Fun course to play…excellent price using Last Minute Golfer," highlighting the affordability and enjoyment they experienced. Another reviewer lauded the course's inclusivity, stating that there is "something for everyone" at Frederic, particularly appreciating the excellent pace of play and the welcoming nature of the staff. While a few reviewers mentioned early season drainage issues affecting the fairways, the overall consensus is that the course conditions are generally good. The greens, in particular, were described as "very fair," ensuring a fair and enjoyable putting experience.
The Links Card highly recommends Frederic Country Club to golfers seeking an exceptional value round. This 18-hole course provides a variety of challenges, including rolling fairways with blind shots, true and fast greens with strategic slopes, and well-placed sand bunkers. Golfers who have played at Frederic Country Club have consistently praised its overall conditions and layout. While there were some early season drainage issues on the fairways, players found them to be generally good. The friendly staff also received positive reviews from guests.
In terms of value, Frederic Country Club stands out with its reasonable pricing and excellent amenities. Golfers have consistently rated the value as excellent or good, appreciating the affordability of the course. The new carts and well-maintained facilities further enhance the golfing experience. While the clubhouse is considered average, it still provides a satisfactory level of comfort and convenience.
Overall, Frederic Country Club offers an enjoyable and challenging golfing experience with friendly staff and well-maintained conditions, all at an exceptional value. It is a must-visit for golfers seeking a memorable round in Frederic, Wisconsin.
*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: 70.5/127 | 350 | 373 | 486 | 349 | 445 | 181 | 543 | 429 | 157 | 3313 | 390 | 382 | 335 | 376 | 498 | 136 | 348 | 489 | 186 | 3140 | 6453 |
| White M: 69.2/126 | 333 | 358 | 475 | 345 | 438 | 173 | 531 | 352 | 148 | 3153 | 379 | 369 | 323 | 367 | 488 | 127 | 333 | 481 | 181 | 3048 | 6201 |
| Yellow M: 65.0/109 W: 70.3/117 | 319 | 297 | 375 | 287 | 384 | 150 | 487 | 340 | 139 | 2778 | 321 | 307 | 248 | 264 | 397 | 116 | 287 | 418 | 139 | 2497 | 5275 |
| Red W: 68.9/116 | 279 | 293 | 368 | 281 | 377 | 140 | 480 | 288 | 120 | 2626 | 315 | 304 | 244 | 258 | 390 | 113 | 282 | 411 | 135 | 2452 | 5078 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 14 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6462 yards | 70.6 | 123 |
| White | 72 | 6198 yards | 69.2 | 121 |
| Gold | 72 | 5549 yards | 65.2 | 111 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5549 yards | 71.1 | 119 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5061 yards | 68.3 | 114 |
**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.