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
Hawaii Prince Golf Club – B/C Nines, situated in the picturesque Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, offers golfers a premier resort experience like no other. Designed by renowned golf course architects Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay in 1992, this 18-hole championship course boasts meticulously maintained Bermuda grass fairways and greens, ensuring a pristine playing surface year-round. With a challenging par of 72 and a total length of 7,255 yards from the back tees, Hawaii Prince Golf Club – B/C Nines presents a formidable test for even the most seasoned golfers. The course rating of 74.8 indicates that a scratch golfer is expected to shoot under par, while the slope rating of 134 suggests strategically placed hazards that add an extra layer of difficulty. Water hazards and bunkers come into play on several holes, demanding accuracy and precision from every shot. Whether you're unwinding with a refreshing drink at The 19th Hole or savoring a delicious meal on the patio overlooking the breathtaking scenery, Hawaii Prince Golf Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience that is well worth the drive.
Hawaii Prince Golf Club – B/C Nines has consistently received glowing reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing this exceptional course. Players have lauded the course conditions, praising the meticulous maintenance and pristine presentation of the fairways and greens. The layout of the course has also been highly commended, with golfers appreciating the challenging yet fair design that offers a rewarding experience for players of all skill levels. The friendly and welcoming staff at Hawaii Prince Golf Club has also been a highlight for many golfers, with numerous positive comments about the exceptional service they received throughout their visit.
The Links Cards wholeheartedly agrees that Hawaii Prince Golf Club – B/C Nines provides golfers with exceptional value for their money. With an impressive 484 reviews and an overwhelmingly positive sentiment, this course stands out as one of the best in the region. Golfers consistently rave about the excellent conditions, friendly staff, and well-maintained facilities, making it a must-play for both locals and visitors alike. Whether you're a seasoned golfer seeking a challenging course or a casual player looking for a memorable golfing experience, Hawaii Prince Golf Club – B/C Nines is an absolute gem that should not be missed. With its stunning surroundings and top-notch service, this course promises an unforgettable round of golf that will leave you yearning for more.
*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: 74.8/134 | 395 | 455 | 567 | 164 | 418 | 542 | 189 | 433 | 440 | 3603 | 484 | 459 | 174 | 405 | 398 | 532 | 210 | 458 | 532 | 3652 | 7255 |
| Blue M: 73.0/127 | 369 | 440 | 534 | 147 | 396 | 529 | 180 | 409 | 403 | 3407 | 434 | 446 | 162 | 385 | 378 | 498 | 183 | 407 | 501 | 3394 | 6801 |
| White M: 69.4/119 W: 75.2/136 | 336 | 389 | 498 | 128 | 366 | 476 | 164 | 375 | 367 | 3099 | 377 | 413 | 149 | 367 | 354 | 461 | 149 | 349 | 457 | 3076 | 6175 |
| Red M: 64.1/114 W: 69.5/120 | 280 | 327 | 403 | 109 | 304 | 410 | 137 | 314 | 306 | 2590 | 315 | 337 | 126 | 301 | 290 | 421 | 114 | 308 | 403 | 2615 | 5205 |
| Handicap | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 72 | 7255 yards | 74.8 | 134 |
| Championship | 72 | 6801 yards | 73.0 | 127 |
| Resort | 72 | 6175 yards | 69.4 | 119 |
| Forward | 72 | 5205 yards | 69.5 | 120 |
**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.
Many resorts face a problem of under utilization - especially during weekdays. The Links Card platform allows you to create offers that:
a) allow you to use locals to increase yields on your expiring tee times without interferring with your guests' tee times or their higher fees,
b) Advertise last minute stay and play packages to our members, of whom, 34% are willing to travel for a good deal on 1-2 weeks notice, 54% on 1 month's notice
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.