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
Mayville Golf Club, nestled in the charming town of Mayville, Wisconsin, has been a haven for golf enthusiasts since its inception in 1931. Initially designed as a nine-hole course, it has evolved into a captivating 18-hole gem. With a manageable length of 6,173 yards and a par of 71, Mayville welcomes both beginners and experienced players seeking a delightful golfing experience. The gently rolling terrain poses subtle challenges with its intricate contours, while strategically placed bunkers complement the natural undulations of the land. Tree-lined fairways intertwine with open holes, offering a diverse and engaging round. Water hazards strategically placed on select holes add an element of excitement, particularly on the front nine, which runs alongside a meandering stream, while the back nine provides a serene backdrop. Mayville Golf Club strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, ensuring an enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels.
Mayville Golf Club has garnered a range of reviews from golfers, reflecting diverse experiences on the course. Some players have lauded the course conditions and layout, praising the picturesque scenery and challenging greens. Others have expressed disappointment, citing areas for improvement, particularly in terms of greens, tee boxes, and fairways.
Positive reviews highlight the excellent playing conditions, value for money, and friendly atmosphere. One satisfied golfer remarked, "Perfect weather…Conditions were excellent. Value was excellent. Layout was excellent. Friendliness was excellent…" Another player appreciated the course's challenges, particularly the undulating greens, stating, "Love to play Mayville G.C….especially the greens – fast and undulating."
However, negative reviews point to concerns about the course's maintenance and value for money. Some golfers have criticized the poor condition of the greens, tee boxes, and fairways, suggesting that improvements in these areas could significantly enhance the overall golfing experience. Others have expressed dissatisfaction with the course's value compared to other nearby courses, feeling that the price point does not adequately reflect the course's condition.
The Links Cards acknowledges the mixed reviews surrounding Mayville Golf Club and offers its perspective on the perceived value of the course. While the course presents a challenging and enjoyable layout, there is room for improvement in maintaining consistent playing conditions throughout different seasons. Some reviewers have highlighted issues with the greens and sand traps, which could be addressed to enhance the overall golfing experience.
Despite these concerns, Mayville Golf Club remains a popular choice for golfers seeking an accessible and enjoyable round. Its manageable length and scenic beauty make it an attractive option for players of all skill levels. While it may not be the most luxurious or challenging course in the area, it offers a solid golfing experience at a reasonable price point.
Overall, Mayville Golf Club presents a compelling option for golfers seeking a scenic and enjoyable round without breaking the bank. Its diverse hole designs, challenging greens, and picturesque surroundings make it a worthwhile destination for golf enthusiasts in Wisconsin.
*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: 69.5/119 | 352 | 494 | 419 | 128 | 301 | 536 | 175 | 335 | 311 | 3051 | 384 | 413 | 406 | 330 | 194 | 482 | 212 | 180 | 521 | 3122 | 6173 |
| White M: 68.3/116 | 346 | 471 | 392 | 119 | 281 | 513 | 158 | 335 | 293 | 2908 | 367 | 391 | 400 | 321 | 176 | 471 | 197 | 173 | 511 | 3007 | 5915 |
| Gold M: 65.2/110 W: 70.0/115 | 330 | 406 | 347 | 119 | 258 | 435 | 145 | 305 | 293 | 2638 | 335 | 335 | 355 | 267 | 148 | 436 | 177 | 152 | 455 | 2660 | 5298 |
| Red W: 70.0/115 | 320 | 381 | 341 | 102 | 233 | 390 | 120 | 290 | 267 | 2444 | 335 | 330 | 344 | 255 | 131 | 412 | 130 | 137 | 385 | 2459 | 4903 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 2 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6173 yards | 69.5 | 119 |
| White | 71 | 5915 yards | 69.1 | 116 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5235 yards | 72.9 | 120 |
**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.