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 charming town of Mount Pleasant, Texas, Mount Pleasant Country Club stands as a testament to the sport's rich history and enduring appeal. Designed by the legendary Perry Maxwell in 1939, this 18-hole course is a masterpiece of golf course architecture, showcasing his signature style and meticulous attention to detail. With a par of 72 and measuring 6,432 yards from the back tees, it offers a captivating challenge for golfers of all skill levels. The course boasts a slope rating of 133 and a rating of 71.7, providing a stern but fair test of golfing prowess. For those seeking a more relaxed round or honing their skills, shorter tee options are available, ensuring an enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities. The course's meticulously maintained Tifeagle greens provide consistently smooth putting surfaces throughout the year, enhancing the overall golfing experience. Beyond the course itself, Mount Pleasant Country Club offers a wealth of amenities, including a driving range, pitching and chipping area, and putting green, allowing golfers to refine their skills and perfect their game. The club also features banquet facilities and swimming pool access, making it an ideal destination for both golf enthusiasts and families seeking a well-rounded recreational experience.
Mount Pleasant Country Club has garnered widespread acclaim from golfers who have had the pleasure of experiencing its exceptional offerings. One reviewer extolled the virtues of the course's greens, describing them as "outstanding, perfect, fast, and smooth." Another golfer, a testament to the course's consistent quality, spoke of their multiple visits throughout the year and the noticeable improvements with each visit. The overall conditions of the course have consistently received excellent ratings from players, underscoring the club's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of golf course maintenance.
While some reviewers have mentioned the higher green fees associated with Mount Pleasant Country Club, it is worth noting that the club's exceptional offerings and unwavering commitment to quality justify the investment. The course's challenging layout, pristine conditions, and friendly staff make it a worthwhile experience for golfers seeking an unforgettable round of golf.
The Links Cards, a respected authority in the world of golf, shares a positive assessment of Mount Pleasant Country Club's value proposition. The club's well-maintained course, challenging layout, and friendly staff contribute to an overall experience that justifies the associated costs. While some golfers may find the green fees to be on the higher side, the club's commitment to excellence and the quality of the golfing experience it provides make it a worthwhile investment for those seeking a truly exceptional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.9/134 | 386 | 159 | 530 | 360 | 449 | 365 | 397 | 151 | 492 | 3289 | 292 | 488 | 125 | 382 | 412 | 363 | 184 | 484 | 393 | 3123 | 6412 |
| White M: 68.7/126 | 346 | 125 | 510 | 350 | 387 | 355 | 387 | 122 | 441 | 3023 | 287 | 452 | 120 | 348 | 384 | 327 | 149 | 449 | 358 | 2874 | 5897 |
| Gold M: 66.7/117 | 321 | 121 | 495 | 312 | 361 | 326 | 387 | 109 | 399 | 2831 | 254 | 450 | 115 | 307 | 312 | 298 | 149 | 364 | 287 | 2536 | 5367 |
| Red W: 64.8/106 | 300 | 115 | 364 | 262 | 250 | 294 | 252 | 97 | 357 | 2291 | 250 | 395 | 91 | 223 | 255 | 222 | 104 | 256 | 239 | 2035 | 4326 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 16 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6432 yards | 71.7 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 5897 yards | 68.1 | 125 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5367 yards | 68.1 | 125 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4326 yards | 63.6 | 95 |
**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.