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
Lakeview Golf Course, nestled in the charming city of Piedmont, South Carolina, is a semi-private 18-hole course that has captivated golfers since its establishment in 1958. Designed by an anonymous architect, this course boasts a captivating layout that caters to players of all skill levels. With a par of 72 and a length of 6,455 yards from the blue tees, Lakeview offers a challenging yet accessible experience. The course's moderate difficulty, as indicated by its slope rating of 116 and course rating of 69.6, ensures an enjoyable round for golfers of varying handicaps. Strategically placed hazards and meticulously maintained greens add to the course's allure, making it a haven for golf enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned player seeking a stimulating challenge or a beginner looking to hone your skills, Lakeview Golf Course promises an unforgettable golfing experience.
Lakeview Golf Course has garnered widespread acclaim from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing its scenic fairways. Players consistently praise the course's exceptional value for money, highlighting its excellent conditions and friendly staff. One enthusiastic golfer remarked, "You can't find a better value around Greenville. I've played Lakeview dozens of times over the past decade, and it never fails to impress. The course is always in pristine condition, and the staff is incredibly welcoming." Another reviewer echoed this sentiment, stating, "It's the greens that matter, not all the fancy amenities you pay for at other courses. Lakeview delivers where it counts."
While a few reviewers noted that the course layout is relatively standard and the amenities could be enhanced, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive. Lakeview Golf Course has proven its mettle as a delightful destination for golfers of all skill levels. As one beginner golfer aptly put it, "This course is perfect for those starting out. The scenery is nice, but the focus is on the game, which is exactly what I want."
The Links Card, a renowned authority on golf course evaluations, wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers. Lakeview Golf Course stands out as an exceptional value, offering golfers a remarkable experience at an affordable price. The course's pristine conditions, friendly staff, and challenging yet accessible layout make it a compelling choice for golfers seeking a rewarding round. While it may not boast the extravagant amenities of some high-end courses, Lakeview Golf Course delivers where it truly matters – providing golfers with an enjoyable and memorable golfing experience.
In conclusion, Lakeview Golf Course in Piedmont, South Carolina, is a hidden gem that offers golfers a fantastic value for their money. With its excellent conditions, friendly staff, and challenging layout, it's no wonder this course has garnered such positive reviews. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Lakeview Golf Course promises an unforgettable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.6/116 | 350 | 375 | 500 | 445 | 150 | 350 | 165 | 450 | 550 | 3335 | 385 | 470 | 170 | 385 | 155 | 320 | 425 | 335 | 490 | 3135 | 6470 |
| White M: 66.4/110 | 340 | 350 | 470 | 410 | 140 | 335 | 150 | 410 | 485 | 3090 | 370 | 460 | 144 | 360 | 135 | 295 | 395 | 315 | 470 | 2944 | 6034 |
| Red W: 67.1/111 | 318 | 282 | 393 | 341 | 136 | 260 | 147 | 312 | 430 | 2619 | 325 | 382 | 121 | 333 | 113 | 220 | 322 | 242 | 359 | 2417 | 5036 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red (W) | 73 | 5036 yards |
**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.