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
Margate Executive Golf Course, situated in the heart of Margate, Florida, offers golfers a pleasurable and challenging experience. Designed by the renowned Bill Dietsch and established in 1982, this executive-style course boasts nine holes with a par of 30. Spanning 1512 yards and featuring a slope rating of 90, the course presents a suitable challenge for intermediate and advanced players alike. The meticulously maintained fairways and greens provide an inviting atmosphere for golfers of all skill levels. Margate Executive Golf Course also offers various amenities, including cart rentals for $8 and pull-carts, catering to the preferences of every golfer. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll or a brisk walk, this course accommodates both options.
Margate Executive Golf Course has garnered positive feedback from players who have experienced its offerings. One enthusiastic golfer remarked, "This course provides a fantastic opportunity to spend a few hours honing your skills. I frequent this course almost every week throughout the year, and I genuinely prefer it to a driving range." The well-maintained fairways and decent greens have also received praise.
Another notable aspect highlighted by players is the exceptional friendliness of the staff. A reviewer expressed, "The staff here is simply wonderful." This welcoming demeanor creates a delightful ambiance for all visitors, fostering a sense of camaraderie and enjoyment.
Overall, players have expressed their satisfaction with Margate Executive Golf Course, commending its excellent value for money. As one player succinctly put it, "Great fairways, friendly staff." While there have been mentions of occasional average conditions, the overall consensus remains overwhelmingly positive.
The Links Cards echoes the sentiments of players regarding the exceptional value offered by Margate Executive Golf Course. This publicly accessible course has garnered praise for its convenient location and affordable rates. The well-maintained fairways and decent greens have also been acknowledged as contributing factors to the course's appeal.
Furthermore, the friendly and welcoming staff has been recognized for their role in enhancing the overall golfing experience. While there have been instances of average conditions, the general consensus among players remains highly positive.
In conclusion, Margate Executive Golf Course stands as an excellent choice for golfers seeking an accessible and enjoyable golfing experience in Margate, Florida. Its affordable rates, well-maintained course, and friendly staff make it a compelling option for both beginners and experienced players alike.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 27.0/87 | 262 | 245 | 150 | 110 | 281 | 138 | 103 | 111 | 112 | 1512 | 1512 |
| Red W: 28.5/89 | 250 | 235 | 130 | 100 | 265 | 120 | 95 | 95 | 100 | 1390 | 1390 |
| Handicap | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 6 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 30 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 30 | 1390 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.