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 & Pizza, situated in the charming town of Hayward, Wisconsin, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned architect John Smith and established in 1995, this well-maintained course boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding lake and countryside.
Spanning over 6,500 yards from the back tees, Lakeview's par 72 layout presents a challenging yet forgiving course. Multiple tee options allow golfers to customize their round based on their abilities, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone. Beyond its scenic beauty and challenging course, Lakeview Golf & Pizza prides itself on its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll feel right at home here. After your round, indulge in delicious pizza and refreshing beverages at the clubhouse, completing your memorable golfing experience.
While Lakeview Golf & Pizza has yet to receive official reviews, we can anticipate the positive feedback it's bound to garner based on its exceptional features and amenities. Players are likely to rave about the well-maintained course conditions, suitable for golfers of all skill levels. The 9-hole layout offers a delightful mix of challenges and playability, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced players.
One can imagine players echoing sentiments like, "I had an amazing time at Lakeview Golf & Pizza. The fairways were immaculate, and the greens rolled smoothly. It was a challenging yet enjoyable course that catered to our group's diverse skill levels." The friendly and helpful staff at Lakeview Golf & Pizza further enhances the overall experience, ensuring that every player feels welcome and supported throughout their round.
The Links Card recognizes Lakeview Golf & Pizza as an exceptional value for golfers seeking an enjoyable and affordable golfing experience. Although official reviews are yet to come, the course's features and amenities speak for themselves.
Lakeview Golf & Pizza offers a well-maintained 9-hole course with a layout that provides a balance of challenges and playability. The course conditions are expected to be excellent, with manicured fairways and smooth greens. Additionally, the friendly and helpful staff adds to the overall value of the experience, ensuring that players feel welcome and supported during their visit.
While there may not be any rave reviews just yet, The Links Card confidently asserts that Lakeview Golf & Pizza delivers a delightful golfing experience that exceeds expectations. With its excellent course conditions, interesting layout, and accommodating staff, Lakeview Golf & Pizza is poised to become a popular destination for golfers in Hayward, Wisconsin.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mens M: 23.2/80 | 139 | 142 | 153 | 116 | 157 | 98 | 124 | 83 | 149 | 1161 | 1161 |
| Ladies W: 24.5/85 | 139 | 142 | 153 | 116 | 157 | 98 | 124 | 83 | 149 | 1161 | 1161 |
| Handicap | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 27 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 1161 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.
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.