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
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Reno, Nevada, Montreux Golf & Country Club offers an unparalleled golfing experience on the only Jack Nicklaus-designed course in the area. Established in 1997, this private 18-hole gem boasts a challenging par of 72 over its impressive length of 7,472 yards. The course showcases a harmonious blend of high desert and lush wooded areas, with stunning mountain views from every angle. Golfers can expect narrow fairways bordered by trees, strategic bunkers, and dramatic elevation changes that test players of all skill levels. The renowned "Bear Trap," consisting of holes six through eight, adds an extra layer of complexity with water hazards and undulating greens. Montreux provides a premier golfing experience with top-notch amenities, including practice facilities and clubhouse offerings, for those seeking both beauty and challenge on the course.
Montreux Golf & Country Club has garnered outstanding player reviews, with golfers lauding its exceptional qualities. The immaculate course conditions have been consistently praised, with one golfer remarking that it's hard to find a better-maintained course anywhere. The scenic beauty of the layout has also captivated players, who describe it as "probably the most scenic golf course" they've ever experienced. The course's integration into the natural surroundings, without intrusive real estate development, has been particularly appreciated.
The friendly and professional staff at Montreux has also received high praise, with one reviewer specifically commending the excellent service provided by their caddy, who had recently worked for renowned basketball player Steph Curry. The overall experience at Montreux is consistently described as exceptional, making it a highly recommended destination for both casual golfers and seasoned players seeking an upscale yet welcoming atmosphere on this Jack Nicklaus-designed gem in the alpine setting of Reno, Nevada.
The Links Cards holds Montreux Golf & Country Club in high regard, recognizing its exceptional value for the golfing experience it offers. The course's strategic design, challenging layout, and pristine conditions make it a must-play for golfers of all skill levels. The breathtaking mountain views and natural beauty of the surroundings further enhance the overall experience.
While Montreux is a private club, its exclusivity contributes to its allure and ensures a serene and enjoyable golfing environment. The club's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality is evident in every aspect, from the meticulously manicured course to the attentive and friendly staff. For those seeking an unforgettable golfing experience in Reno, Nevada, Montreux Golf & Country Club offers exceptional value and a truly memorable round of golf.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bear M: 75.3/141 | 494 | 584 | 186 | 355 | 491 | 477 | 183 | 636 | 429 | 3835 | 413 | 171 | 429 | 518 | 367 | 439 | 220 | 464 | 616 | 3637 | 7472 |
| Alpine M: 73.1/133 | 417 | 564 | 170 | 328 | 485 | 446 | 163 | 603 | 401 | 3577 | 370 | 144 | 398 | 490 | 327 | 411 | 198 | 450 | 589 | 3377 | 6954 |
| Montreux M: 70.6/132 | 393 | 539 | 160 | 321 | 440 | 426 | 125 | 559 | 389 | 3352 | 353 | 133 | 374 | 472 | 316 | 375 | 184 | 421 | 559 | 3187 | 6539 |
| Tahoe W: 74.2/142 | 393 | 506 | 118 | 284 | 417 | 356 | 108 | 533 | 334 | 3049 | 334 | 116 | 364 | 453 | 293 | 344 | 175 | 405 | 552 | 3036 | 6085 |
| Galena W: 69.2/133 | 322 | 447 | 111 | 239 | 365 | 346 | 81 | 468 | 309 | 2688 | 284 | 116 | 270 | 429 | 252 | 302 | 158 | 336 | 522 | 2669 | 5357 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bear | 72 | 7472 yards | 75.3 | 141 |
| Alpine/Alpha | 72 | 6954 yards | 73.1 | 133 |
| Montreux | 72 | 6539 yards | 70.6 | 132 |
| Tahoe | 72 | 6085 yards | 74.2 | 142 |
| Galena | 72 | 5357 yards | 69.2 | 133 |
**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.