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
Meadow Lake Golf Club, nestled in the heart of Colby, Kansas, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect [insert name] in [insert year], this par 72 course boasts a picturesque landscape and a challenging layout that attracts both seasoned golfers seeking a test of their skills and beginners looking for a relaxing round.
With varying hole lengths and a slope rating of [insert slope rating], Meadow Lake Golf Club ensures a fair and enjoyable challenge for golfers of all abilities. The generous fairways provide ample room off the tee, while strategic bunkering and water hazards demand precision and accuracy throughout the round. Whether you're an avid golfer or just starting out, Meadow Lake Golf Club promises a memorable experience amidst its stunning scenery and diverse challenges.
Meadow Lake Golf Club has consistently garnered positive reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing its course. The course conditions are a constant source of praise, with players raving about the meticulously maintained fairways and greens. One golfer enthusiastically exclaimed, "The fairways and greens were in excellent shape!" Another reviewer lauded the year-round upkeep of the course, ensuring a consistently high-quality playing experience.
The layout of Meadow Lake Golf Club also receives high marks from players. Golfers appreciate the variety of holes, each presenting its own unique challenge. One reviewer shared, "I really enjoyed the variety of holes on this course. Each hole offered a unique challenge." Others highlighted the well-balanced mix of shorter and longer holes, adding to the overall appeal and keeping golfers engaged throughout their round.
Beyond the course itself, players also commend the friendly and welcoming staff at Meadow Lake Golf Club. From the moment they arrive, golfers feel a sense of camaraderie and support. One player remarked, "I felt welcomed from the moment I arrived at the club."
The Links Cards holds Meadow Lake Golf Club in high regard, recognizing it as an exceptional value for golfers seeking a top-notch golfing experience. The course's well-maintained conditions, engaging layout, and friendly staff contribute to its reputation as a must-play destination.
Golfers can expect a challenging yet enjoyable round at Meadow Lake Golf Club, with its variety of holes catering to different skill levels. The course's commitment to quality is evident in every aspect, from the pristine fairways and greens to the strategic placement of hazards.
If you're searching for an outstanding value in public golf, look no further than Meadow Lake Golf Club in Colby, Kansas. With its combination of affordability, quality, and charm, this course promises an unforgettable golfing experience that will leave you eager to return.
*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: 71.5/125 | 520 | 206 | 530 | 363 | 416 | 305 | 430 | 163 | 345 | 3278 | 6556 |
| White/blue M: 70.7/131 W: 77.3/142 | 520 | 190 | 510 | 389 | 419 | 255 | 421 | 175 | 347 | 3226 | 6476 |
| Gold M: 70.0/122 | 515 | 178 | 485 | 355 | 405 | 253 | 406 | 154 | 340 | 3091 | 6182 |
| Red M: 67.4/112 W: 72.2/123 | 430 | 146 | 402 | 311 | 406 | 213 | 406 | 122 | 300 | 2736 | 5472 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 3278 yards | 36.1 | 128 |
| Gold | 36 | 3174 yards | 35.2 | 124 |
| Red (W) | 36 | 2860 yards | 36.2 | 129 |
**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.