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 heart of Bluffton, South Carolina, the Nicklaus at Colleton River Plantation Club stands as a testament to the artistry of legendary golf course designer Jack Nicklaus and his esteemed colleague, Bruce Borland. Established in 1991, this private 18-hole masterpiece offers a captivating experience for golfers of all skill levels. With a par of 72 and stretching over 7,000 yards from the championship tees, the course provides ample opportunities for long hitters to showcase their prowess. The challenging slope rating of 138 and a course rating of 74.3 indicate that even seasoned players will find their mettle tested. However, multiple tee options ensure that beginners can also enjoy a gratifying round. The meticulously crafted layout features strategically placed bunkers and water hazards that not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of each hole but also demand precise shot-making. Beyond the course itself, the club boasts top-notch facilities, including a driving range, putting green, and a well-appointed clubhouse. Visitors can unwind after their game and relish delectable cuisine and refreshing beverages at the bar and restaurant.
The Nicklaus course at Colleton River Plantation Club has garnered an overwhelming chorus of praise from discerning golfers. On Golf Advisor, user TimGavrichGP extols the course as "one of Nicklaus' best design efforts," lauding its "incredible scenery." He reserves special acclaim for the marshside short-game practice facility, deeming it one of the finest he has encountered.
Another reviewer, JohnKMoore1, echoes the sentiments of excellence, rating the course highly and asserting that it surpasses expectations for a Nicklaus design. While acknowledging that some holes traverse through forests and residential areas, he highlights the exceptional final stretch that unfolds on a picturesque peninsula.
Adding to the chorus of accolades, Schweiz unequivocally declares the course a "Nicklaus masterpiece," commending both its immaculate conditions and its captivating layout. They strongly recommend that visitors take advantage of the exceptional practice facilities before embarking on their round.
Common themes emerge from these reviews, painting a vivid picture of a course that boasts impeccable conditions, an intriguing layout that harmonizes with the natural surroundings, friendly and accommodating staff, and a golfing experience that strikes a balance between challenge and fairness.
The Links Cards wholeheartedly concurs with the glowing reviews of the Nicklaus course at Colleton River Plantation Club. This private haven, meticulously crafted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, offers an unparalleled golfing experience that caters to golfers of all skill levels. The course's challenging yet fair nature ensures that both low and high handicappers can relish their time on the greens.
TimGavrichGP's description of the course as one of Nicklaus' finest design efforts, coupled with his praise for the exceptional practice facilities, further underscores the course's allure. JohnKMoore1's endorsement of the course as exceeding expectations for a Nicklaus design, particularly the captivating final stretch, adds weight to its reputation as a must-play destination.
Schweiz's emphatic declaration of the course as a "Nicklaus masterpiece" serves as a resounding testament to its overall excellence. Their recommendation to take advantage of the outstanding practice facilities before playing underscores the club's commitment to providing a comprehensive and enjoyable golfing experience.
In conclusion, the Nicklaus course at Colleton River Plantation Club stands as a beacon of golfing excellence, offering exceptional value for an unforgettable experience. Golf enthusiasts will find themselves immersed in a world of pristine conditions, engaging layouts, friendly staff, and challenging yet fair gameplay. This premier golfing destination is a must-visit for discerning golfers seeking an unparalleled experience.
*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: 75.1/145 W: 82.0/154 | 407 | 433 | 533 | 165 | 416 | 413 | 537 | 215 | 413 | 3532 | 613 | 390 | 184 | 401 | 516 | 368 | 456 | 171 | 454 | 3553 | 7085 |
| Silver M: 73.8/144 W: 80.5/152 | 395 | 401 | 505 | 155 | 410 | 405 | 524 | 202 | 394 | 3391 | 591 | 380 | 169 | 392 | 499 | 360 | 442 | 171 | 427 | 3431 | 6822 |
| Blue M: 72.6/141 W: 79.0/150 | 375 | 389 | 496 | 145 | 410 | 393 | 512 | 182 | 374 | 3276 | 580 | 358 | 142 | 379 | 485 | 344 | 419 | 154 | 408 | 3269 | 6545 |
| White M: 70.7/133 W: 76.9/145 | 358 | 382 | 489 | 138 | 322 | 378 | 500 | 182 | 354 | 3103 | 493 | 349 | 142 | 359 | 473 | 321 | 392 | 144 | 399 | 3072 | 6175 |
| Gold M: 69.2/130 W: 74.7/141 | 343 | 355 | 468 | 123 | 315 | 350 | 486 | 167 | 326 | 2933 | 483 | 315 | 139 | 342 | 437 | 288 | 361 | 134 | 365 | 2864 | 5797 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 7085 yards | 74.3 | 138 |
| Gold | 72 | 6822 yards | 73.2 | 135 |
| Blue | 72 | 6545 yards | 71.9 | 131 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6175 yards | 77.0 | 151 |
| White | 72 | 6175 yards | 70.3 | 128 |
**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.