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 scenic landscapes of Hot Springs, Arkansas, the Hot Springs Country Club – Park Course stands as a haven for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned architect William Diddel and established in 1932, this historic course boasts a classic layout that has withstood the test of time. With its par 72 design and varying lengths ranging from 5,200 to 6,800 yards, the Park Course offers a delightful challenge for both beginners and seasoned players alike. As you navigate the well-maintained fairways that wind through mature trees and picturesque landscapes, you'll be immersed in a serene atmosphere that enhances your golfing experience. The beautifully manicured greens provide true rolls on each putt, ensuring a satisfying and precise golfing experience. With a slope rating of 123-131 (depending on the tees selected), the Park Course caters to golfers seeking an engaging yet playable experience, all while surrounded by breathtaking views that make every round a memorable one.
Golfers who have had the pleasure of playing at the Hot Springs Country Club – Park Course have consistently expressed their positive experiences. The course conditions have received high praise, with one reviewer remarking, "The fairways were lush and well-maintained, and the greens were fast and true." Another golfer appreciated the layout of the course, saying, "Each hole offers a unique challenge and requires strategic shot placement." Beyond the course itself, the staff at Hot Springs Country Club has been lauded for their exceptional friendliness and hospitality, making every golfer feel welcome from the moment they arrive until they depart. These glowing reviews serve as a testament to the overall quality and enjoyment that the Park Course provides to golfers of all levels.
The Links Cards holds the Hot Springs Country Club – Park Course in high regard for its exceptional value. As a publicly accessible course, it offers golfers an opportunity to experience a top-notch golfing experience without breaking the bank. Golfers have consistently praised the well-maintained conditions of the fairways and greens, with one reviewer noting that they were lush and fast. The layout of the course has also been highly regarded, with each hole presenting its own unique challenge and requiring strategic shot placement. In addition to the quality of play, golfers have appreciated the friendly staff at Hot Springs Country Club who made them feel welcome from start to finish. Designed by renowned architects Willie Park Jr., Ben Crenshaw, Bill Coore, and William Diddel, this historic course provides an enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels. Whether you're a local or visiting from out-of-town, Hot Springs Country Club – Park Course guarantees a memorable round at an affordable price point.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.6/134 | 517 | 440 | 196 | 363 | 503 | 396 | 199 | 395 | 409 | 3418 | 204 | 412 | 519 | 498 | 430 | 181 | 391 | 375 | 408 | 3418 | 6836 |
| Blue M: 71.4/131 | 470 | 420 | 163 | 351 | 480 | 374 | 189 | 346 | 376 | 3169 | 186 | 392 | 496 | 477 | 391 | 148 | 377 | 359 | 342 | 3168 | 6337 |
| Green M: 69.2/125 W: 75.7/131 | 457 | 365 | 144 | 326 | 432 | 344 | 174 | 352 | 368 | 2962 | 146 | 366 | 463 | 467 | 353 | 140 | 351 | 339 | 330 | 2955 | 5917 |
| White M: 67.5/121 W: 73.7/127 | 457 | 331 | 144 | 298 | 426 | 317 | 181 | 311 | 344 | 2809 | 146 | 329 | 463 | 467 | 332 | 140 | 351 | 339 | 330 | 2897 | 5706 |
| Red M: 63.5/113 W: 68.6/116 | 392 | 325 | 127 | 290 | 418 | 309 | 174 | 300 | 337 | 2672 | 136 | 319 | 455 | 441 | 324 | 98 | 344 | 332 | 311 | 2760 | 5432 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6852 yards | 73.6 | 134 |
| Blue | 72 | 6381 yards | 71.4 | 131 |
| Green | 72 | 5917 yards | 69.2 | 125 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5917 yards | 75.7 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 5537 yards | 67.5 | 121 |
**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.