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
Green Valley Country Club, situated in the charming town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is a semi-private 18-hole course that promises an unforgettable golfing experience. Designed by the renowned Manuel Raposa and established in 1957, this meticulously maintained course boasts bent grass greens and stretches to an impressive 6,830 yards with a par of 71. With a challenging slope rating of 128 and a course rating of 72.6, Green Valley offers a perfect balance of difficulty and accessibility, catering to golfers of all skill levels. The course layout presents a diverse range of challenges, including strategically placed bunkers and holes that demand precision and distance. Beyond the course itself, golfers can take advantage of the excellent practice facilities, including a driving range, putting green, and teaching pro services. Green Valley Country Club also features banquet facilities, making it an ideal venue for special events. Consistently ranked among the top courses in Rhode Island by Golf Advisor, this golfing haven promises an exceptional experience for every player.
Golfers who have had the pleasure of playing at Green Valley Country Club in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, have been unanimous in their praise. The course conditions have been consistently lauded, with players raving about the immaculate fairways and the pristine greens. The layout has also received glowing reviews, with many golfers appreciating the challenging yet fair design that caters to players of all skill levels. The friendly and welcoming staff at Green Valley Country Club has also been a highlight for many visitors, adding to the overall positive experience. While there was one isolated negative review regarding slow play due to a lack of available carts during a tournament, it's worth noting that management promptly addressed the issue and apologized for any inconvenience caused. Overall, Green Valley Country Club has earned its reputation as a top-notch golfing destination, offering an exceptional experience that exceeds expectations.
The Links Cards holds Green Valley Country Club in high regard, recognizing it as a course that provides exceptional value for golfers. The overwhelmingly positive player reviews serve as a testament to the quality of the course and the overall golfing experience it offers. Golfers can expect meticulously maintained fairways, superb greens, and a challenging layout that caters to all skill levels. The friendly and welcoming staff further enhances the experience, ensuring that every golfer feels valued and respected. While there was a minor hiccup regarding cart availability during a tournament, the prompt response from management demonstrates their commitment to customer satisfaction. In conclusion, Green Valley Country Club is a must-visit destination for golfers seeking an exceptional golfing experience at an exceptional value.
*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: 72.4/127 | 370 | 461 | 397 | 550 | 190 | 404 | 360 | 210 | 433 | 3375 | 613 | 229 | 147 | 342 | 451 | 340 | 407 | 548 | 378 | 3455 | 6830 |
| White M: 70.9/124 | 361 | 454 | 386 | 541 | 175 | 392 | 354 | 201 | 424 | 3288 | 605 | 220 | 125 | 327 | 440 | 334 | 394 | 540 | 368 | 3353 | 6641 |
| Gold M: 68.8/121 W: 75.0/125 | 345 | 420 | 355 | 514 | 132 | 358 | 335 | 155 | 375 | 2989 | 576 | 187 | 107 | 304 | 414 | 304 | 360 | 515 | 335 | 3102 | 6091 |
| Red W: 70.5/116 | 331 | 341 | 329 | 474 | 125 | 354 | 314 | 145 | 361 | 2774 | 466 | 134 | 101 | 252 | 332 | 290 | 336 | 449 | 313 | 2673 | 5447 |
| Green M: 61.5/108 W: 64.5/104 | 246 | 289 | 221 | 381 | 125 | 240 | 221 | 145 | 274 | 2142 | 444 | 134 | 101 | 172 | 299 | 206 | 242 | 385 | 216 | 2199 | 4341 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 71 | 6830 yards | 72.6 | 128 |
| Mens | 71 | 6641 yards | 71.8 | 125 |
| Seniors | 71 | 6091 yards | 69.3 | 119 |
| Ladies | 71 | 5447 yards | 70.0 | 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.