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
Grand View Golf Links, nestled in the scenic city of Duluth, Minnesota, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned architect Tom Bendelow and established in 1930, this historic course seamlessly blends its rich heritage with modern amenities. Spanning over 6,700 yards from the back tees, Grand View's par-72 layout presents a challenging yet approachable round for both experienced golfers and beginners alike. The course boasts rolling fairways lined with mature trees and strategically placed bunkers, demanding precision and thoughtful shot-making. With a generous slope rating of XX, golfers of all handicaps can find enjoyment and satisfaction on this course. Whether you seek a rigorous test of your skills or simply desire a scenic round amidst breathtaking natural surroundings, Grand View Golf Links promises an unforgettable golfing adventure.
Grand View Golf Links has consistently garnered positive reviews from players across the board. Golfers have lauded the exceptional course conditions, with one reviewer remarking, "The fairways were lush and well-maintained, and the greens rolled true." Another player expressed appreciation for the high standard of quality maintained by the course despite its public status.
The course layout has also received rave reviews. Players have praised its uniqueness, with one golfer commenting, "Each hole offers a different challenge and keeps you engaged throughout your round." The variety in length and design ensures an enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.
Beyond the course itself, the friendly and helpful staff at Grand View Golf Links has been consistently praised. Reviewers have mentioned feeling well taken care of from start to finish, enhancing their overall golfing experience.
In summary, Grand View Golf Links impresses with its pristine conditions, engaging layout, and welcoming staff. It's no wonder that golfers keep returning to this charming Duluth gem for more rounds!
Grand View Golf Links stands out as a publicly accessible course that offers incredible value for golfers of all skill levels. The Links Cards echoes the positive sentiments expressed by players, highlighting the excellent course conditions, unique layout, and friendly staff.
The well-maintained fairways and true rolling greens provide a consistent and enjoyable playing surface throughout the round. The course layout, with its diverse challenges and engaging design, ensures that golfers remain engaged and entertained from start to finish.
Furthermore, the welcoming and helpful staff at Grand View Golf Links goes above and beyond to ensure that every golfer feels valued and well-cared for. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you can expect a positive and memorable experience at this charming Duluth gem.
Overall, Grand View Golf Links delivers exceptional value for golfers seeking a high-quality golfing experience. Its pristine conditions, interesting layout, and friendly staff make it a must-play course for anyone visiting Duluth, Minnesota.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 64.1/107 | 285 | 377 | 267 | 310 | 180 | 326 | 425 | 120 | 374 | 2664 | 5328 |
| Gold M: 63.9/103 | 278 | 311 | 239 | 250 | 154 | 277 | 384 | 101 | 269 | 2263 | 4526 |
| Green W: 64.1/101 | 231 | 277 | 170 | 220 | 107 | 277 | 312 | 80 | 265 | 1939 | 3878 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 35 | 2708 yards | 31.7 | 99 |
| Green | 35 | 2175 yards | 32.4 | 103 |
**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.