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 scenic countryside of Biwabik, Minnesota, Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort – Legend Course offers a captivating golfing experience that combines challenge and beauty. Designed by renowned golf course architects Jeff Brauer and Lanny Wadkins in 1997, this 18-hole, par-72 course stretches across 6,930 yards from the gold tees, providing ample distance for skilled players. With a slope rating of 133 and a course rating of 73.7, it demands precision and strategic thinking from golfers of all skill levels. Multiple tee options ensure that players of varying abilities can enjoy the course without feeling overwhelmed. Beyond its challenging layout, Giants Ridge boasts a driving range, practice areas for pitching, chipping, and putting greens, allowing golfers to fine-tune their skills before embarking on their round.
Golfers who have experienced Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort – Legend Course have overwhelmingly expressed their satisfaction. The course conditions and layout have consistently received high praise, with players commending the impeccable maintenance standards and scenic beauty. The friendly and attentive staff has also been lauded for their exceptional service, contributing to an overall positive golfing experience.
One reviewer, while acknowledging the course's excellent design, noted that certain holes may prove less enjoyable for golfers with a 14 handicap. They also suggested the addition of GPS on carts to enhance the golfing experience. Another player marveled at the stunning beauty of The Legend course, particularly in comparison to its sister course, The Quarry. They particularly appreciated the excellent condition of the greens and the scenic surroundings.
A different review highlighted the preference for The Legend course over The Quarry due to its softer edges and gentler greens. The reviewer also commended the accommodating staff and expressed overall satisfaction with their experience at Giants Ridge. While a few minor complaints surfaced regarding the pace of play and the absence of complimentary drinking water on the course, these concerns did not overshadow the overwhelmingly positive feedback from golfers who relished the picturesque setting and impeccable maintenance standards.
Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort – Legend Course stands out as an exceptional value for golfers seeking an unforgettable experience. With a remarkable rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews, it has consistently impressed players from all walks of golfing life. The course conditions, layout, and overall ambiance have garnered widespread praise, with many reviewers describing their rounds as memorable and enjoyable.
Golfers have particularly appreciated the stunning beauty of the course, the excellent maintenance standards, and the friendly and attentive staff. While some minor concerns were raised regarding the pace of play and the lack of free drinking water, these did not detract from the overall positive sentiment expressed by the majority of reviewers. It's worth noting that one reviewer suggested that certain holes may be less enjoyable for higher handicappers, providing a valuable consideration for golfers of varying skill levels.
In conclusion, Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort – Legend Course offers a compelling combination of challenge, beauty, and value that is sure to delight golfers of all skill levels. With its picturesque setting, impeccable maintenance standards, and attentive staff, it stands as a must-play destination for those seeking an exceptional golfing experience in Minnesota's scenic countryside.
*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: 74.4/136 | 377 | 165 | 501 | 402 | 412 | 219 | 411 | 456 | 536 | 3479 | 410 | 157 | 401 | 418 | 510 | 452 | 520 | 226 | 357 | 3451 | 6930 |
| Blue M: 72.4/133 | 365 | 146 | 476 | 381 | 398 | 180 | 388 | 445 | 516 | 3295 | 378 | 130 | 383 | 392 | 480 | 424 | 493 | 216 | 337 | 3233 | 6528 |
| White M: 70.2/132 W: 75.6/136 | 350 | 124 | 454 | 357 | 373 | 155 | 376 | 418 | 504 | 3111 | 358 | 107 | 337 | 355 | 470 | 409 | 470 | 183 | 312 | 3001 | 6112 |
| White/Red M: 68.0/127 W: 72.9/131 | 350 | 90 | 397 | 357 | 351 | 155 | 338 | 307 | 476 | 2821 | 358 | 91 | 337 | 355 | 446 | 336 | 470 | 137 | 272 | 2802 | 5623 |
| Red M: 65.5/123 W: 69.8/124 | 203 | 90 | 397 | 334 | 351 | 131 | 338 | 307 | 476 | 2627 | 221 | 91 | 296 | 284 | 446 | 336 | 374 | 137 | 272 | 2457 | 5084 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6930 yards | 73.7 | 133 |
| Blue | 72 | 6528 yards | 71.9 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 6393 yards | 70.1 | 126 |
| Red | 72 | 5084 yards | 70.3 | 126 |
**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.