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 amidst the captivating woodlands of Hawkins, Texas, Holly Lake Ranch Golf Course stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of nature and golfing excellence. Designed by the renowned architect Leon Howard and established in 1971, this 18-hole course offers a delightful challenge for golfers of all skill levels. With a par of 72, players can embark on a journey through fairways lined with mature trees and strategically placed bunkers, all while immersed in the serene beauty of East Texas landscapes. The moderate slope rating ensures an engaging experience for both novice and seasoned golfers alike, making Holly Lake Ranch Golf Course a haven for those seeking a tranquil golfing retreat.
While specific player reviews for Holly Lake Ranch Golf Course in Hawkins, Texas are currently unavailable, the course's reputation precedes it. Golfers can anticipate a challenging layout featuring Bermuda Grass fairways and Champion Bermuda Grass greens, providing an exceptional playing surface. The course thoughtfully offers various tee options, catering to players of diverse skill levels.
Leon Howard's architectural expertise shines through in the design of this course, ensuring a consistently enjoyable experience throughout the year. Amenities such as a driving range and the availability of a teaching pro further enhance the golfing experience, providing opportunities for players to refine their skills and elevate their game.
Although specific reviews are lacking at this time, courses that prioritize meticulous grounds maintenance and boast friendly staff typically garner positive feedback from players. Golfers seeking a picturesque setting complemented by quality facilities may find Holly Lake Ranch Golf Course a hidden gem worth exploring for their next round in East Texas.
Nestled in the heart of Hawkins, Texas, Holly Lake Ranch Golf Course offers golfers an experience that seamlessly blends challenge and enjoyment. Architect Leon Howard's vision comes to life through Bermuda Grass fairways and Champion Bermuda Grass greens, ensuring a top-notch playing surface that caters to golfers of all skill levels. The course's multiple tee options provide an inclusive environment for players to test their abilities and push their boundaries.
While specific user reviews are currently unavailable, courses that prioritize impeccable upkeep and boast friendly staff often receive glowing praise from visitors. The presence of amenities like a driving range and teaching pro further enhances the overall value for golfers seeking to refine their skills and elevate their game.
Accessible to the public and boasting picturesque surroundings, Holly Lake Ranch Golf Course emerges as an exceptional choice for golfers seeking quality facilities paired with a breathtaking East Texas backdrop. Through The Links Card, golfers can unlock this golfing paradise at an exceptional value, making it an irresistible destination for those seeking an unforgettable golfing experience.
*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: 72.6/125 | 512 | 403 | 382 | 189 | 414 | 395 | 177 | 393 | 497 | 3362 | 358 | 400 | 405 | 540 | 200 | 377 | 434 | 183 | 515 | 3412 | 6774 |
| White M: 70.3/118 W: 75.8/130 | 496 | 386 | 370 | 171 | 389 | 347 | 147 | 351 | 472 | 3129 | 338 | 395 | 370 | 510 | 185 | 360 | 390 | 155 | 500 | 3203 | 6332 |
| Gold M: 67.1/114 W: 71.8/122 | 486 | 371 | 328 | 158 | 294 | 306 | 110 | 302 | 385 | 2740 | 317 | 331 | 350 | 462 | 160 | 295 | 365 | 131 | 471 | 2882 | 5622 |
| Green M: 64.9/112 W: 69.7/118 | 341 | 350 | 319 | 140 | 287 | 272 | 102 | 292 | 376 | 2479 | 265 | 323 | 327 | 433 | 150 | 285 | 307 | 107 | 457 | 2654 | 5133 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6784 yards | 72.9 | 122 |
| White | 72 | 6302 yards | 70.8 | 116 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6302 yards | 76.9 | 134 |
| Gold | 72 | 5584 yards | 67.5 | 109 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5584 yards | 72.2 | 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.
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.