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 Forsyth, Illinois, Hickory Point Golf Course stands as a haven for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect Larry Packard and established in 1970, this public course boasts an inviting layout that caters to both beginners and seasoned players.
With its expansive, flat fairways, Hickory Point Golf Course provides an ideal setting for newcomers to the game. The course's lengthy holes and challenging winds, however, ensure that even experienced golfers are kept engaged and tested. Particularly noteworthy are the long par 4s that demand precision and accuracy off the tee. Strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, including a picturesque creek crossing on the 16th hole, add an extra layer of excitement and challenge to the course.
Beyond its main course, Hickory Point Golf Course also offers a lighted driving range and a dedicated six-hole beginner's course. These facilities provide an excellent opportunity for golfers to hone their skills or introduce young players to the sport.
Hickory Point Golf Course has consistently garnered positive feedback from golfers. Reviewers have lauded the course's excellent conditions, challenging layout, and friendly staff.
The course conditions have been widely praised, with golfers commending the well-maintained greens and fairways. The layout of the course has also received rave reviews, with players particularly enjoying the tough long holes and excellent greens.
The staff at Hickory Point Golf Course has been consistently praised for their friendly and knowledgeable demeanor. Golfers have appreciated the warm welcome and helpful advice they have received from the course personnel.
While opinions on the pace of play have varied, with some experiencing slower rounds during peak times, the overall consensus is that Hickory Point Golf Course offers a well-paced and enjoyable golfing experience.
The Links Card, a respected authority in golf course evaluations, holds Hickory Point Golf Course in high regard. The course's player-friendly design, challenging holes, and excellent amenities have all contributed to its reputation as an exceptional value.
The Links Card particularly commends the course's wide fairways, which provide a welcoming environment for beginners, and the lengthy holes and blustery winds that challenge even seasoned golfers. The course conditions, consistently rated as good, further enhance the overall golfing experience.
The friendly and knowledgeable staff at Hickory Point Golf Course has also caught The Links Card's attention. Their dedication to providing golfers with a memorable experience is evident in their interactions with players.
While pace of play may vary depending on demand, The Links Card acknowledges that Hickory Point Golf Course generally offers a smooth and enjoyable flow of play.
In conclusion, Hickory Point Golf Course stands as a testament to the perfect blend of challenge and enjoyment. Its well-maintained course, friendly staff, and excellent amenities make it a must-visit destination for golfers seeking an unforgettable experience in Forsyth, Illinois.
*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: 72.3/127 | 392 | 544 | 426 | 227 | 534 | 350 | 410 | 148 | 395 | 3426 | 373 | 505 | 444 | 184 | 401 | 551 | 168 | 361 | 435 | 3422 | 6848 |
| White M: 70.8/123 | 377 | 501 | 409 | 209 | 519 | 334 | 396 | 136 | 355 | 3236 | 361 | 488 | 424 | 171 | 385 | 540 | 153 | 346 | 410 | 3278 | 6514 |
| Gold M: 67.6/116 | 343 | 448 | 375 | 175 | 473 | 310 | 365 | 136 | 325 | 2950 | 320 | 415 | 387 | 158 | 348 | 455 | 140 | 316 | 366 | 2905 | 5855 |
| Green W: 73.0/123 | 343 | 448 | 375 | 154 | 473 | 310 | 365 | 136 | 325 | 2929 | 320 | 415 | 387 | 158 | 348 | 455 | 140 | 316 | 366 | 2905 | 5834 |
| Red W: 67.2/110 | 268 | 368 | 295 | 154 | 423 | 240 | 310 | 123 | 247 | 2428 | 200 | 290 | 287 | 158 | 288 | 455 | 140 | 236 | 296 | 2350 | 4778 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6848 yards | 72.3 | 127 |
| White | 72 | 6514 yards | 70.8 | 123 |
| Gold | 72 | 5855 yards | 67.6 | 116 |
| Green | 72 | 5834 yards | 73.0 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4778 yards | 67.2 | 110 |
**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.