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 Humble, Texas, the Golf Club of Houston – Member Course stands as a testament to golfing excellence. Designed by renowned architects Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy in 2002, this private 18-hole course offers a challenging and gratifying experience for golfers of all skill levels. Stretching over 7,508 yards from the back tees, the par-72 course boasts meticulously maintained fairways and Bermuda grass greens, ensuring optimal playing conditions throughout the year. Multiple tee options cater to players of varying abilities, with ratings and slopes ranging from 70.1/126 on the White tees to 76.7/140 on the Black tees. Strategically placed bunkers, water hazards, forced carries, and other exciting challenges await golfers throughout their round, promising an engaging and memorable experience. Beyond its exceptional layout, the club offers a driving range, practice facilities designed by the renowned "Mike McGetrick Golf Academy," and rental services for carts and clubs included in green fees. Whether you're a local member or a visiting enthusiast, the Golf Club of Houston – Member Course promises an unparalleled golfing experience near Houston.
Golfers who have graced the fairways of the Golf Club of Houston – Member Course have been unanimous in their praise. The course conditions have consistently received rave reviews, with players lauding the excellent upkeep of the fairways and greens. The course's beauty and challenging nature have also been widely acknowledged, with many describing it as an "interesting" layout that offers a fair yet demanding test of golfing skills. The absence of houses on the Tournament course has been particularly appreciated, as it contributes to the serene and immersive golfing environment.
Beyond the course itself, the friendly and accommodating staff at Golf Club of Houston – Member Course has left a lasting impression on visitors. Golfers have consistently praised the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, making their overall experience even more enjoyable.
The Links Cards holds the Golf Club of Houston – Member Course in high regard, recognizing it as a golf course that delivers exceptional value to its members and guests. The pristine conditions, challenging layout, and welcoming staff contribute to an overall experience that exceeds expectations. The course's convenient location near an airport makes it easily accessible for both local and visiting golfers, adding to its appeal.
For advanced golfers seeking a well-maintained and challenging course, the Golf Club of Houston – Member Course stands as an ideal choice. Its commitment to excellence and dedication to providing an unforgettable golfing experience make it a must-visit destination for golf enthusiasts in Humble, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 76.5/138 | 414 | 444 | 577 | 195 | 436 | 574 | 474 | 475 | 448 | 4037 | 562 | 427 | 222 | 401 | 190 | 393 | 498 | 196 | 582 | 3471 | 7508 |
| Gold M: 74.5/134 | 390 | 431 | 542 | 192 | 418 | 539 | 420 | 450 | 433 | 3815 | 508 | 413 | 217 | 394 | 153 | 377 | 456 | 182 | 554 | 3254 | 7069 |
| Gold/Blue M: 73.0/130 | 366 | 383 | 542 | 163 | 385 | 539 | 394 | 418 | 415 | 3605 | 508 | 380 | 196 | 394 | 149 | 377 | 431 | 162 | 554 | 3151 | 6756 |
| Blue M: 71.9/129 | 366 | 383 | 510 | 163 | 385 | 510 | 394 | 418 | 415 | 3544 | 481 | 380 | 196 | 289 | 149 | 356 | 431 | 162 | 529 | 2973 | 6517 |
| White M: 69.8/124 W: 74.5/131 | 340 | 371 | 478 | 158 | 358 | 485 | 370 | 385 | 399 | 3344 | 454 | 350 | 163 | 285 | 112 | 332 | 404 | 141 | 499 | 2740 | 6084 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7508 yards | 76.7 | 140 |
| Gold | 72 | 7069 yards | 74.7 | 136 |
| Combo | 72 | 6760 yards | 73.2 | 133 |
| Blue | 72 | 6517 yards | 72.2 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6084 yards | 70.1 | 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.
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.