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 scenic city of Olympia, Washington, Indian Summer Golf & Country Club stands as a premier golfing destination. Established in 1992 and designed by renowned golf course architects Peter Thompson and Michael Wolveridge, this private 18-hole course offers a captivating challenge for golfers of all skill levels.
Spanning 7,216 yards from the Black tees, Indian Summer Golf & Country Club provides a true test of golfing prowess. However, multiple tee options cater to golfers seeking a shorter round or those new to the game. With a par of 72, a slope rating of 142, and a rating of 76.2, this course demands precision and strategic play.
Beyond its challenging layout, Indian Summer Golf & Country Club boasts top-notch amenities that enhance the golfing experience. Golfers can take advantage of golf cart rentals, club rentals, a driving range, and practice areas. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this club offers an unparalleled golfing experience that caters to every golfer's needs.
Indian Summer Golf & Country Club has garnered rave reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing its course. One reviewer described it as a "nice course that winds through a residential area amongst tall trees." The fairways, lined with houses set far enough back to rarely come into play, provide a serene and picturesque backdrop for each shot.
The course itself is lauded for its interesting holes, offering a variety of challenges and opportunities for strategic play. Golfers appreciate the balance between holes that allow for some room to miss and those that demand precision.
The excellent course conditions have also been a consistent highlight in player reviews. Golfers have praised the meticulous maintenance, with one reviewer noting that the course was in great shape on both occasions they played. The Poa greens, known for their quick roll, add an additional layer of challenge and excitement to the game.
The Links Cards highly recommends Indian Summer Golf & Country Club to golfers seeking an exceptional parkland-style golfing experience. The course's deep bunkers, tall trees, and Northwest vibe create a distinctive and enjoyable atmosphere.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Indian Summer Golf & Country Club offers excellent value for golfers. The challenging yet rewarding layout, coupled with the pristine course conditions and friendly staff, make this private club a worthwhile investment for those passionate about the game.
The Links Cards encourages golfers to discover the delights of Indian Summer Golf & Country Club and experience the thrill of playing on one of Olympia's finest courses.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 75.1/142 | 396 | 415 | 561 | 179 | 593 | 450 | 198 | 427 | 465 | 3684 | 552 | 250 | 348 | 411 | 164 | 400 | 436 | 502 | 424 | 3487 | 7171 |
| Blue M: 73.1/139 | 371 | 395 | 530 | 153 | 553 | 415 | 182 | 405 | 436 | 3440 | 533 | 236 | 329 | 395 | 143 | 383 | 405 | 492 | 410 | 3326 | 6766 |
| White/Gold M: 69.9/130 W: 75.4/138 | 353 | 310 | 490 | 136 | 483 | 333 | 168 | 388 | 361 | 3022 | 502 | 171 | 305 | 357 | 131 | 353 | 344 | 468 | 349 | 2980 | 6002 |
| Gold M: 68.5/127 W: 73.8/135 | 314 | 310 | 440 | 122 | 483 | 333 | 133 | 362 | 361 | 2858 | 467 | 171 | 294 | 357 | 117 | 321 | 344 | 444 | 349 | 2864 | 5722 |
| Gold/Red M: 67.2/122 W: 72.0/131 | 314 | 310 | 440 | 97 | 437 | 333 | 133 | 316 | 361 | 2741 | 442 | 145 | 294 | 357 | 92 | 290 | 311 | 444 | 349 | 2724 | 5465 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7216 yards | 76.2 | 142 |
| Blue | 72 | 6786 yards | 73.5 | 136 |
| White | 72 | 6374 yards | 71.7 | 130 |
| Combo | 72 | 6028 yards | 70.3 | 129 |
| Gold | 72 | 5766 yards | 69.3 | 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.