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
Hoakalei Country Club At Ocean Pointe, nestled in the picturesque Ewa Beach, Hawaii, offers an unparalleled golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architects Ernie Els and Greg Letsche, this private/resort course, established in 2009, boasts 18 holes, a par of 72, and an impressive length of 7,413 yards. The fairways adorned with Seashore Paspalum grass and lush greens ensure a challenging yet rewarding game. Although the course's rating and slope are currently unavailable, golfers can expect a well-maintained course with excellent facilities, including golf carts for rent, professional instructors for personalized lessons, a putting green for practice sessions, and a clubhouse with a well-stocked bar and delectable dining options. With its breathtaking scenery and exceptional amenities, it's no wonder Hoakalei Country Club At Ocean Pointe has garnered rave reviews from discerning golfers.
Golfers who have had the privilege of playing at Hoakalei Country Club At Ocean Pointe in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, have overwhelmingly expressed their delight. The course conditions, meticulously maintained and always in pristine shape, have been a consistent highlight. The greens, described as "quick but fair," present a challenging yet rewarding experience for players of all skill levels. The course layout, masterfully designed to offer a balance of challenge and fairness, has also received high praise. Golfers have lauded Hoakalei as their favorite course on Oahu, with some even declaring it to possess "the best greens on the island." Beyond the course itself, the staff at Hoakalei Country Club has consistently impressed players with their warmth, professionalism, and efficiency. Words like "wonderful," "personable," and "attentive" frequently appear in reviews, underscoring the exceptional level of service provided.
Hoakalei Country Club At Ocean Pointe stands out as a golf course that delivers exceptional value to its players. With an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars from six reviews, it's evident that golfers have consistently enjoyed their experiences here. The course conditions, consistently praised for their excellence, provide a foundation for an enjoyable round of golf. The challenging yet fair layout ensures that players of all skill levels can find both enjoyment and a sense of accomplishment. The stunning water features that dot the course add to its scenic beauty, creating a memorable golfing experience. While the private/resort nature of the club may limit accessibility for some, those fortunate enough to play here are treated to top-notch conditions and friendly service. Hoakalei Country Club At Ocean Pointe is undoubtedly a course worth considering for your next golfing adventure in Ewa Beach.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship M: 76.4/142 | 492 | 532 | 247 | 406 | 426 | 190 | 383 | 496 | 537 | 3709 | 370 | 340 | 195 | 591 | 423 | 490 | 450 | 237 | 608 | 3704 | 7413 |
| Player M: 73.4/134 | 456 | 508 | 201 | 351 | 380 | 159 | 334 | 454 | 492 | 3335 | 348 | 286 | 171 | 555 | 394 | 447 | 414 | 203 | 579 | 3397 | 6732 |
| Member M: 71.0/128 W: 77.4/137 | 388 | 472 | 164 | 339 | 365 | 129 | 333 | 414 | 455 | 3059 | 312 | 271 | 149 | 535 | 394 | 413 | 376 | 187 | 530 | 3167 | 6226 |
| Middle M: 67.1/115 W: 72.6/129 | 388 | 462 | 124 | 339 | 270 | 119 | 323 | 371 | 445 | 2841 | 312 | 271 | 139 | 460 | 331 | 306 | 326 | 177 | 510 | 2832 | 5673 |
| Forward M: 65.1/110 W: 69.8/125 | 306 | 415 | 116 | 296 | 260 | 88 | 263 | 341 | 370 | 2455 | 260 | 220 | 126 | 460 | 321 | 306 | 313 | 147 | 427 | 2580 | 5035 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 7413 yards | ||
| Players | 72 | 6732 yards | ||
| Member | 72 | 6226 yards | ||
| Middle | 72 | 5673 yards | ||
| Forward | 72 | 5035 yards |
**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.