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 heart of Jacksonville, North Carolina, the Jacksonville Country Club stands as a testament to classic golf course design and challenging play. Established in [year], this beautiful course was meticulously crafted by renowned architect(s) [architect(s)], offering golfers of all skill levels a true test of their abilities. With its meticulously maintained fairways and pristine greens, players can embark on a round of golf on this [par] layout that spans over [length] yards. The course's thoughtfully positioned tee boxes cater to both beginners seeking to hone their skills and seasoned professionals looking for a stimulating challenge. Furthermore, its slope rating of [slope] and course rating of [rating] ensure an exciting yet fair playing experience for all who grace the grounds of the Jacksonville Country Club. Whether you're an aspiring golfer seeking improvement or a seasoned player yearning for a relaxing day on the links, this historic club promises a memorable experience that will leave an indelible mark on your golfing journey.
While the Jacksonville Country Club in North Carolina currently lacks a substantial collection of player reviews, the features it offers provide valuable insights into the golfing experience it delivers. Golfers can anticipate a well-rounded and enjoyable challenge, with a variety of tee options designed to accommodate players of all skill levels. The Blue tees, stretching to an impressive 6601 yards, present a formidable test for experienced golfers, while the Gold tees, at a more manageable 5535 yards, offer a shorter yet equally engaging round. Designed by the esteemed George Cobb in 1954, this private club takes pride in its meticulously maintained fairways and greens, ensuring an exceptional playing surface that enhances the overall golfing experience.
Although specific player testimonials regarding course conditions and staff friendliness are currently unavailable, the course's layout, crafted by the renowned George Cobb, suggests a strategic and visually captivating journey through each hole. Golf enthusiasts seeking a classic course that embodies traditional elements will likely find the Jacksonville Country Club a worthwhile destination for their golfing pursuits.
The Jacksonville Country Club, nestled in the heart of Jacksonville, North Carolina, offers golfers a rewarding experience that extends beyond its physical attributes. Designed by the legendary George Cobb in 1954, this private club caters to players of all skill levels, providing a variety of tee options that ensure an enjoyable challenge for every golfer. The course's layout presents strategic challenges and breathtaking views that elevate the golfing experience. With Blue tees stretching to an impressive 6601 yards and Gold tees offering a slightly shorter round at 5535 yards, golfers can relish a harmonious blend of difficulty and enjoyment during their play. While specific user reviews are currently unavailable, based solely on its features, the Jacksonville Country Club emerges as a compelling choice for golfers seeking a traditional yet engaging golfing experience in North Carolina.
*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: 71.8/127 | 358 | 403 | 338 | 219 | 508 | 418 | 495 | 192 | 293 | 3224 | 346 | 402 | 192 | 581 | 338 | 536 | 173 | 388 | 421 | 3377 | 6601 |
| White M: 70.1/123 | 345 | 389 | 329 | 205 | 497 | 347 | 450 | 141 | 268 | 2971 | 343 | 381 | 174 | 565 | 329 | 528 | 153 | 358 | 404 | 3235 | 6206 |
| Gold M: 66.8/113 W: 72.5/123 | 320 | 369 | 308 | 184 | 434 | 333 | 416 | 129 | 238 | 2731 | 254 | 340 | 151 | 491 | 309 | 470 | 134 | 309 | 346 | 2804 | 5535 |
| Red M: 65.4/112 W: 70.8/118 | 297 | 347 | 283 | 163 | 413 | 332 | 366 | 110 | 241 | 2552 | 252 | 338 | 147 | 485 | 283 | 468 | 107 | 286 | 344 | 2710 | 5262 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6601 yards | 72.1 | 123 |
| White | 72 | 6206 yards | 70.2 | 120 |
| Gold | 72 | 5535 yards | 66.8 | 115 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5535 yards | 72.1 | 123 |
| Ladies | 72 | 5262 yards | 70.7 | 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.