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
Limestone Springs Golf Club, nestled in the charming town of Oneonta, Alabama, is a golfer's paradise. This 18-hole semi-private course, designed by renowned architects Jerry Pate and Ken Morgan, offers a captivating experience for players of all skill levels. With a par of 72 and a course length of over 6,987 yards from the back tees, Limestone Springs provides ample opportunities to challenge your skills and unleash your drives. The course features a moderate difficulty level, with a slope rating of 139, making it enjoyable for average golfers while still offering a thrilling experience for advanced players. Water hazards on twelve holes, elevation changes on eleven holes, and forced carries on eight holes add an extra layer of excitement and strategy to the game. Beyond its challenging layout, Limestone Springs boasts breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and top-notch amenities, including practice facilities with a driving range and putting green. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting, Limestone Springs Golf Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience.
Limestone Springs Golf Club has garnered widespread acclaim from players, who have consistently praised the course's exceptional conditions. One reviewer raved about the course being "in great shape for winter time," particularly highlighting the pristine greens. Another player echoed this sentiment, describing the course as "in great shape" with a "beautiful layout." The friendly and professional staff at Limestone Springs have also received glowing reviews. Players have lauded their excellent service, with one golfer describing them as "excellent" and another recounting a "great experience" with the staff.
In terms of value, Limestone Springs Golf Club has struck a chord with players, who have expressed their satisfaction with the pricing. One delighted customer exclaimed, "$37.00? I was gone!" capturing the sentiment of many who found the course to be an excellent value for the quality of the experience. While a few players mentioned minor inconveniences, such as the presence of gnats on certain holes and occasional disruptions caused by grounds crew activity, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive. Limestone Springs Golf Club stands as a highly regarded destination for golfers seeking a well-maintained course, stunning scenery, and a welcoming atmosphere.
The Links Card, a respected authority in the world of golf, wholeheartedly endorses Limestone Springs Golf Club as a course that delivers exceptional value. Players have consistently praised the course conditions, with many remarking on its immaculate greens and beautiful layout. The friendly and helpful staff have also garnered high praise, ensuring that golfers have a seamless and enjoyable experience.
In terms of pricing, Limestone Springs Golf Club offers a compelling proposition for golfers seeking quality without breaking the bank. The course's well-maintained conditions, challenging layout, and picturesque surroundings make it an excellent investment for those who appreciate the finer aspects of the game. While there have been some mentions of minor inconveniences, such as pests and occasional disruptions, these concerns are overshadowed by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from players. The Links Card confidently recommends Limestone Springs Golf Club as a must-play destination for golfers seeking an exceptional golfing experience at a reasonable price.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee I M: 73.9/140 | 420 | 547 | 395 | 406 | 222 | 431 | 148 | 523 | 332 | 3424 | 416 | 568 | 214 | 317 | 414 | 227 | 530 | 421 | 456 | 3563 | 6987 |
| Tee II M: 71.1/137 | 381 | 510 | 361 | 369 | 192 | 403 | 122 | 498 | 314 | 3150 | 389 | 527 | 189 | 296 | 383 | 209 | 496 | 392 | 426 | 3307 | 6457 |
| Tee III M: 68.6/130 | 361 | 461 | 332 | 312 | 164 | 355 | 102 | 464 | 287 | 2838 | 364 | 492 | 163 | 267 | 362 | 197 | 449 | 350 | 398 | 3042 | 5880 |
| Tee IV W: 68.9/119 | 289 | 424 | 265 | 280 | 137 | 309 | 88 | 401 | 250 | 2443 | 314 | 414 | 114 | 247 | 295 | 130 | 411 | 315 | 359 | 2599 | 5042 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 72 | 6987 yards | 74.2 | 139 |
| II | 72 | 6457 yards | 71.6 | 137 |
| III | 72 | 5880 yards | 68.9 | 132 |
| IV | 72 | 5042 yards | 69.6 | 128 |
**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.