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
Indian Hill Golf Club, nestled in the charming town of Winnetka, Illinois, offers a classic golf experience that has captivated golfers for over a century. Designed by the legendary Donald Ross and later refined by Bob Lohmann, this private 18-hole course boasts bent grass fairways and meticulously maintained greens. With a par of 71 and stretching over 6,600 yards, Indian Hill presents a challenging yet enjoyable test for golfers of all skill levels. The course features a slope rating of 123 and a course rating of 70.9, ensuring a fair and engaging round for every player. Various tee options cater to different playing abilities, allowing golfers to tailor their experience while staying true to Ross's design philosophy. Beyond the course itself, Indian Hill Golf Club offers a picturesque setting, complete with driving ranges, teaching professionals, and putting greens. Adhering to proper attire policies, golfers can immerse themselves in the club's rich history and traditions, making each round a memorable journey through time-honored beauty and strategic playability.
Indian Hill Golf Club has consistently garnered rave reviews from players who have had the privilege of experiencing its classic layout and exceptional course conditions. One enthusiastic reviewer, jmc1958, highlights the pristine greens, comparing them favorably to the renowned Shaker Heights Country Club in Cleveland. Despite its private status, which requires playing with a member, golfers appreciate the old-school charm of Indian Hill, including the availability of caddies and the meticulous maintenance of fairways and roughs. The friendly and welcoming staff further enhances the overall experience, making Indian Hill Golf Club a truly special destination for golfers seeking a challenging and enjoyable round.
The Links Card holds Indian Hill Golf Club in high regard, recognizing it as a top-tier golfing experience. This private gem offers a combination of classic design elements by Donald Ross and Bob Lohmann, challenging yet rewarding holes, and picturesque surroundings that make every round a memorable one. While access may be limited to members and their guests, the value of playing at Indian Hill is undeniable. The impeccable course conditions, smooth greens, and old-school charm, complete with caddie service, create an unforgettable golfing experience. For those seeking a traditional and demanding round of golf in the scenic landscape of Cook County, Indian Hill Golf Club stands as a must-play destination, promising an unparalleled journey on the links.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone M: 71.9/133 | 552 | 429 | 492 | 217 | 424 | 398 | 311 | 340 | 140 | 3303 | 149 | 354 | 378 | 201 | 440 | 527 | 433 | 172 | 526 | 3180 | 6483 |
| Blue M: 71.3/132 | 533 | 416 | 488 | 205 | 409 | 389 | 302 | 332 | 135 | 3209 | 137 | 347 | 369 | 192 | 431 | 522 | 421 | 158 | 519 | 3096 | 6305 |
| Silver M: 69.4/128 | 485 | 365 | 488 | 180 | 345 | 358 | 302 | 332 | 131 | 2986 | 137 | 347 | 369 | 175 | 406 | 442 | 406 | 136 | 445 | 2863 | 5849 |
| White M: 68.7/126 W: 74.0/135 | 485 | 365 | 464 | 180 | 345 | 358 | 289 | 322 | 115 | 2923 | 121 | 320 | 327 | 175 | 406 | 442 | 406 | 136 | 445 | 2778 | 5701 |
| Red M: 66.9/122 W: 71.8/130 | 465 | 367 | 455 | 159 | 341 | 302 | 303 | 282 | 121 | 2795 | 111 | 284 | 317 | 150 | 351 | 427 | 401 | 121 | 428 | 2590 | 5385 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 6600 yards | 70.9 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5974 yards | 71.9 | 128 |
**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.