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 Oahu, Hawaii, the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course offers an unparalleled golfing experience that combines breathtaking scenery with challenging gameplay. Designed by renowned golf course architect William P. Bell and established in 1952, this 18-hole, par-72 course stretches over 6,528 yards of meticulously maintained Bermuda grass fairways and greens. With multiple tee options, the course caters to golfers of all skill levels, from beginners seeking to hone their skills to seasoned veterans looking for a true test of their abilities.
Golfers who have had the pleasure of playing at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course have been unanimous in their praise. The course conditions, layout, and exceptional friendliness of the staff have consistently received rave reviews. Players have marveled at the pristine playing surfaces, strategic challenges presented by each hole, and stunning vistas that include majestic mountains serving as a breathtaking backdrop.
One golfer eloquently summarized their experience, stating, "Perfect weather, excellent conditions, exceptional value, and the friendliest staff." Another reviewer was particularly impressed by the back nine holes along the ocean, describing them as "as dramatic as you can get" and a true "gem of a military course." The challenging elevation changes and panoramic views from certain holes have also been singled out for praise, with one player even drawing comparisons to the iconic Pebble Beach.
Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, one reviewer did mention the presence of dying greens in certain areas, which slightly diminished their overall enjoyment.
The Links Card wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course. This military course consistently delivers exceptional value, offering golfers an unforgettable experience that encompasses pristine conditions, a well-designed layout, and friendly staff. The challenging elevation changes and stunning ocean views along the back nine holes are particularly noteworthy, providing golfers with a memorable and visually captivating round.
While the isolated instance of dying greens may be a cause for minor concern, the overall consensus among golfers is that Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course is a must-play destination for golf enthusiasts visiting Oahu. Whether you seek to improve your game or embrace the challenge of wind factors, this course promises an enjoyable and rewarding experience that is well worth the value.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back M: 72.9/132 W: 79.1/140 | 391 | 423 | 501 | 170 | 317 | 169 | 589 | 391 | 368 | 3319 | 489 | 180 | 309 | 471 | 389 | 404 | 493 | 293 | 181 | 3209 | 6528 |
| Middle M: 71.4/128 W: 76.5/133 | 379 | 408 | 481 | 153 | 297 | 142 | 552 | 370 | 344 | 3126 | 481 | 160 | 299 | 431 | 378 | 395 | 483 | 283 | 175 | 3085 | 6211 |
| Forward M: 67.5/121 W: 72.0/125 | 314 | 389 | 449 | 137 | 259 | 119 | 427 | 329 | 316 | 2739 | 402 | 118 | 283 | 397 | 363 | 340 | 402 | 249 | 156 | 2710 | 5449 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 72 | 6528 yards | 72.5 | 130 |
| Middle | 72 | 6211 yards | 70.9 | 128 |
| Middle (W) | 72 | 6211 yards | 77.2 | 134 |
| Forward | 72 | 5585 yards | 68.0 | 122 |
| Forward (W) | 72 | 5585 yards | 73.2 | 126 |
**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.