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 breathtaking landscapes of Kaupulehu-Kona, Hawaii, the Hualalai Golf Club – Nicklaus Course offers an unparalleled golfing experience. Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and established in 1996, this par 72 course stretches across a remarkable 7,117 yards, challenging even the most seasoned golfers. With multiple tee options, players of all skill levels can find their match on this meticulously crafted layout.
Golfers who have graced the fairways of Hualalai Golf Club – Nicklaus Course have overwhelmingly expressed their delight. Many have lauded the course for exceeding their expectations, drawing favorable comparisons to Nicklaus' other renowned creations. The wide corridors and strategically placed lava rock formations have been particularly praised for their ability to keep errant shots in play, adding an element of excitement to each round.
While the majority of reviews have been glowing, a few players have raised concerns about the course's value for money. Some have felt that the greens fees are slightly higher compared to other courses in the area. However, these concerns are often tempered by the course's excellent pace of play and the presence of unique features that set it apart from its competitors.
One recurring complaint pertains to the maintenance of the bunkers, which some golfers have found to be subpar. Additionally, a few players have expressed disappointment with the Four Seasons' handling of their complaints regarding these issues.
The Links Card wholeheartedly endorses Hualalai Golf Club – Nicklaus Course as a golfing experience worth every penny. While the greens fees may be higher than some neighboring courses, the exceptional conditions, luxurious amenities, and breathtaking views more than justify the investment.
The course's strategic design, coupled with its stunning natural surroundings, creates an unforgettable round of golf. The wide fairways and lava rock formations add an element of challenge and excitement, while the immaculate greens and well-maintained facilities ensure a consistently enjoyable experience.
Although there have been occasional concerns about bunker maintenance, these issues appear to be the exception rather than the rule. The vast majority of golfers rave about the course's overall quality and the unparalleled experience it offers.
In conclusion, Hualalai Golf Club – Nicklaus Course stands as a must-play destination for golfers seeking a truly exceptional round. While it may not be the most budget-friendly option, the value it provides in terms of enjoyment, challenge, and natural beauty is undeniable.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahope M: 74.1/129 | 397 | 434 | 422 | 526 | 205 | 392 | 556 | 227 | 461 | 3620 | 566 | 416 | 167 | 387 | 519 | 428 | 440 | 164 | 410 | 3497 | 7117 |
| Championship M: 71.5/126 W: 78.3/137 | 363 | 394 | 396 | 505 | 174 | 359 | 538 | 217 | 425 | 3371 | 547 | 389 | 145 | 359 | 502 | 384 | 408 | 161 | 366 | 3261 | 6632 |
| Regular M: 68.5/123 W: 74.9/130 | 328 | 357 | 362 | 463 | 151 | 319 | 492 | 203 | 382 | 3057 | 517 | 345 | 131 | 330 | 493 | 322 | 369 | 143 | 325 | 2975 | 6032 |
| Mua M: 65.4/113 W: 71.2/117 | 303 | 323 | 327 | 409 | 126 | 288 | 422 | 166 | 348 | 2712 | 473 | 323 | 97 | 303 | 435 | 294 | 316 | 126 | 295 | 2662 | 5374 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 10 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahope | 72 | 7117 yards | 74.7 | 129 |
| Championship | 72 | 6632 yards | 71.5 | 126 |
| Championship (W) | 72 | 6632 yards | 78.3 | 137 |
| Regular | 72 | 6032 yards | 68.5 | 123 |
| Regular (W) | 72 | 6032 yards | 74.9 | 130 |
**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.