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
Mission Lakes Country Club, nestled in the picturesque city of Desert Hot Springs, California, offers golfers a challenging and scenic 18-hole semi-private course designed by the renowned architect Ted Robinson, Sr. in 1972. With a par of 71 and a length of 6,657 yards from the black tees, this course caters to golfers of all skill levels, providing an enjoyable experience for every swing. The course boasts a slope rating of 127 and a rating of 72.4, indicating a fair challenge without overwhelming the average golfer. Beautifully manicured fairways lined with mature trees and strategically placed bunkers guarding undulating greens create a visually stunning and engaging layout. Mission Lakes Country Club also features practice facilities, including a driving range, pitching/chipping area, and putting green, allowing golfers to hone their skills before hitting the links. For those seeking a combination of natural beauty and exceptional golfing action, Mission Lakes Country Club is a must-visit destination in Desert Hot Springs.
Golfers who have experienced the Mission Lakes Country Club in Desert Hot Springs, California, overwhelmingly express positive sentiments in their reviews. The course conditions, layout, and staff friendliness consistently receive high marks. One reviewer enthusiastically proclaims, "All positive and a very challenging layout for all levels of golfers!" Another review highlights the "impeccable greens and fairways" even in challenging weather conditions. Golfers also appreciate the attention to detail, with observations such as the presence of two ball washes per tee and well-maintained carts. Every aspect of the course seems meticulously considered, from cart brakes to overall maintenance. Reviewers consistently find excellent value for their money, lauding the conditions and layout while praising the staff's friendliness. Mission Lakes Country Club emerges as an exceptional golfing destination, offering an unforgettable experience for players of all skill levels.
The Links Cards wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding Mission Lakes Country Club. With an impressive rating of 4.4 based on 89 reviews, the course stands out as a premier golfing destination in Desert Hot Springs, California. The consistently praised conditions, including impeccable greens and fairways, provide a visually stunning and challenging environment for golfers. The layout strikes a balance between challenge and enjoyment, catering to players of varying skill levels.
One notable aspect highlighted by reviewers is the meticulous attention to detail at Mission Lakes. From the well-maintained carts to the thoughtful provision of two ball washes per tee, every element of the course reflects a commitment to excellence. The friendly and attentive staff further enhances the golfing experience, ensuring that every golfer feels welcome and supported.
In conclusion, Mission Lakes Country Club offers an exceptional golfing experience that exceeds expectations. The outstanding conditions, challenging yet enjoyable layout, and friendly staff make it a premier destination for golf enthusiasts in Desert Hot Springs. The Links Cards highly recommends Mission Lakes Country Club to golfers seeking an unforgettable round in a picturesque setting.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.4/127 W: 79.3/140 | 543 | 199 | 401 | 143 | 374 | 364 | 388 | 216 | 498 | 3126 | 505 | 425 | 199 | 410 | 515 | 247 | 629 | 172 | 429 | 3531 | 6657 |
| Black/Silver M: 71.6/125 W: 78.4/138 | 543 | 182 | 401 | 143 | 374 | 364 | 388 | 202 | 477 | 3074 | 505 | 403 | 185 | 410 | 515 | 233 | 578 | 162 | 429 | 3420 | 6494 |
| Silver M: 70.7/123 | 521 | 182 | 384 | 136 | 364 | 344 | 353 | 202 | 477 | 2963 | 484 | 403 | 185 | 383 | 493 | 233 | 578 | 162 | 417 | 3338 | 6301 |
| Silver/Gold M: 69.3/119 W: 75.7/131 | 521 | 167 | 376 | 136 | 364 | 344 | 345 | 189 | 477 | 2919 | 484 | 367 | 159 | 383 | 493 | 197 | 496 | 162 | 385 | 3126 | 6045 |
| Gold M: 68.8/118 W: 74.7/129 | 504 | 167 | 376 | 128 | 355 | 330 | 345 | 189 | 461 | 2855 | 449 | 367 | 159 | 369 | 456 | 197 | 496 | 152 | 385 | 3030 | 5885 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6657 yards | 72.4 | 127 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 6657 yards | 79.3 | 140 |
| Black/Silver Combo | 71 | 6494 yards | 71.6 | 125 |
| Silver | 71 | 6301 yards | 70.7 | 123 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 6301 yards | 77.2 | 135 |
**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.