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
Las Vegas National Golf Course, nestled in the heart of Las Vegas, Nevada, offers golfers a traditional 18-hole resort-style course that blends seamlessly with the city's vibrant energy. Designed by renowned architect Bert Stamps and established in 1961, this historic course holds a special place in golf lore as the site of Tiger Woods' first PGA Tour victory during the Las Vegas Invitational.
With a par of 71 and stretching over 6,815 yards from the championship tees, Las Vegas National provides a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. The course boasts five inventive par-3 holes that add a touch of character to its layout. Surrounded by lush palm trees and strategically placed sand traps, this old-school golf haven stands out from its desert counterparts, offering a unique golfing experience amidst the glitz and glamour of Sin City.
Conveniently located just minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, the course offers easy access to a variety of amenities, including nearby fast-food options. The clubhouse's charming pastel-colored stucco design adds to the course's retro appeal, transporting visitors back to a bygone era. Overall, Las Vegas National Golf Course masterfully combines history with scenic beauty, creating an unforgettable golfing experience for players of all skill levels seeking a respite from the bustling city life.
Las Vegas National Golf Course has garnered a mix of reviews from golfers, highlighting both its strengths and areas for improvement. The friendly and welcoming attitude of the staff has been consistently praised, with one reviewer remarking, "Starting with staff friendliness, these guys are at the top of their game. Everyone greeted us with a very warm welcome." The course's rich history also impressed many, with another reviewer noting, "The proshop and dining area is worth coming early for. This course is drenched in history."
However, some concerns have been raised regarding the course conditions and layout. A few reviewers felt that the greens were not well-maintained or were too slow, while others mentioned the presence of wet spots on the fairways. These criticisms indicate areas where the course could benefit from improvements to enhance the overall golfing experience.
Despite the criticisms, many reviewers found value in playing at Las Vegas National Golf Course compared to other courses in the area. One golfer commented, "Fantastic option as an alternative to Bali Hai or Wynn but a different experience as it is a true Municipal course with a parkland style." This sentiment highlights the course's ability to offer a unique and enjoyable golfing experience at a more affordable price point compared to some of the more premier courses in Las Vegas.
In summary, while there is room for improvement in terms of maintenance and pace of play, Las Vegas National Golf Course still holds appeal for golfers seeking a historical and charming golfing experience at a good value. Its friendly staff, rich history, and distinct parkland-style layout make it a worthwhile choice for those looking for an alternative to the more luxurious courses in the area.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional M: 73.2/134 | 533 | 412 | 198 | 518 | 336 | 437 | 403 | 186 | 421 | 3444 | 403 | 180 | 412 | 324 | 220 | 543 | 210 | 340 | 538 | 3170 | 6614 |
| Back M: 71.0/131 | 510 | 388 | 176 | 491 | 316 | 415 | 387 | 169 | 405 | 3257 | 388 | 170 | 385 | 303 | 189 | 525 | 188 | 295 | 511 | 2954 | 6211 |
| Middle M: 68.5/126 W: 74.4/137 | 494 | 363 | 154 | 481 | 286 | 377 | 371 | 152 | 359 | 3037 | 373 | 146 | 338 | 290 | 148 | 507 | 161 | 220 | 483 | 2666 | 5703 |
| Forward M: 65.5/115 W: 70.6/126 | 463 | 321 | 113 | 433 | 237 | 366 | 346 | 111 | 324 | 2714 | 347 | 110 | 326 | 283 | 116 | 399 | 140 | 211 | 445 | 2377 | 5091 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| championship | 71 | 6815 yards | 72.1 | 130 |
| middle | 71 | 6418 yards | 70.2 | 121 |
| other | 71 | 5741 yards | 72.9 | 127 |
| forward | 71 | 5741 yards | 69.5 | 103 |
**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.