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 picturesque town of Shelburne, Vermont, Kwiniaska Golf Club invites golfers to embark on a challenging and enjoyable golfing adventure. Established in 1964 and designed by renowned golf course architects Paul J. O'Leary and Brad Caldwell, this 18-hole semi-private course offers a par of 72 and measures 6,848 yards from the back tees. With meticulously maintained bent grass greens and bluegrass fairways, Kwiniaska provides a true test of skill for golfers of all levels. The course also boasts a driving range, practice area for pitching/chipping, and putting green, ensuring that golfers have ample opportunities to hone their skills. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Kwiniaska Golf Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience amidst its scenic Vermont landscapes.
Player reviews of Kwiniaska Golf Club in Shelburne, Vermont present a diverse range of experiences. Some golfers praise the course for its convenient location near Burlington, its well-designed layout, and its reasonable pricing. They particularly appreciate the quick and true greens, although they note that recent rain can sometimes leave them saturated and slow. However, other players express disappointment with the course conditions, citing issues such as poorly maintained tee boxes, slow and shaggy greens, neglected traps, and weeds on tee boxes.
Despite these concerns, many players commend the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff at Kwiniaska Golf Club. The presence of practice facilities, including a driving range and putting green, is also seen as a positive aspect. While some players may not find the course to be particularly picturesque, they still acknowledge the enjoyable golfing experience it offers.
The Links Card provides valuable insights into the perceived value of Kwiniaska Golf Club. While player reviews may vary in their assessment of course conditions, many agree that the overall value for a round at Kwiniaska depends on individual experiences. Those who appreciate the friendly staff, practice facilities, and enjoyable gameplay may find the course to be a worthwhile investment. However, golfers who prioritize pristine course conditions may be disappointed by the occasional maintenance issues.
Ultimately, Kwiniaska Golf Club offers a unique golfing experience that caters to a wide range of preferences. Its proximity to Burlington, fair pricing, and challenging yet enjoyable course layout make it an attractive option for golfers in the Shelburne area. While course conditions may sometimes fall short of expectations, the friendly staff and practice facilities help to enhance the overall golfing experience.
*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: 68.1/121 | 355 | 208 | 397 | 118 | 564 | 172 | 460 | 480 | 129 | 2883 | 398 | 361 | 321 | 123 | 192 | 503 | 340 | 299 | 390 | 2927 | 5810 |
| Gold M: 65.7/115 W: 70.8/130 | 312 | 185 | 333 | 101 | 553 | 168 | 430 | 456 | 118 | 2656 | 387 | 348 | 256 | 111 | 180 | 420 | 330 | 282 | 383 | 2697 | 5353 |
| White M: 62.3/105 W: 66.1/112 | 242 | 157 | 294 | 87 | 420 | 134 | 388 | 400 | 103 | 2225 | 336 | 308 | 218 | 104 | 109 | 374 | 310 | 236 | 322 | 2317 | 4542 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6848 yards | 72.7 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 6601 yards | 71.7 | 126 |
| Gold | 72 | 5800 yards | 67.5 | 121 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5246 yards | 70.4 | 117 |
**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.