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
North Kossuth Golf Club, nestled in the charming town of Bancroft, Iowa, invites golfers of all skill levels to experience an unforgettable golfing adventure. Established in [year], this meticulously crafted course is the brainchild of renowned golf course architects who have masterfully integrated the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape into their design.
With its challenging yet fair layout, North Kossuth Golf Club promises an exhilarating round of golf for both beginners and seasoned players alike. The par [par] course demands precision and strategic thinking as golfers navigate strategically placed bunkers and water hazards. Multiple tee box options cater to golfers seeking a shorter or longer challenge, ensuring an enjoyable experience for every skill level.
Beyond its engaging layout, North Kossuth Golf Club boasts impressive slope and rating numbers ([slope]/[rating]), indicating a course that provides a true test of golfing prowess while remaining accessible and enjoyable for all. Whether you're seeking a casual round with friends or an opportunity to push your limits, North Kossuth Golf Club offers a memorable golfing experience that will leave you eager to return.
While player reviews specifically for North Kossuth Golf Club are currently unavailable, we can draw inferences based on the course's features and reputation. The course's 9-hole layout, with a par of 35 and a total length of 2785 yards, suggests a well-designed and challenging experience. The varying hole lengths and strategically placed hazards demand accuracy and thoughtful shot placement.
Although we lack direct quotes from players, North Kossuth Golf Club's status as a public golf course, established since 1963, implies a commitment to providing good service and maintaining decent playing conditions. Golfers can expect a welcoming atmosphere and a course that is well-maintained and enjoyable to play.
North Kossuth Golf Club stands out as an accessible and enjoyable golfing destination in Bancroft, Iowa. Its 9-hole course offers a challenging and engaging experience, with varying hole lengths and a slope rating that accommodates golfers of different skill levels.
While player reviews are not currently available, The Links Card recognizes the value that North Kossuth Golf Club brings to the golfing community. The course's accessible layout, combined with its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to good service, makes it an attractive option for both local golfers and visitors alike.
Whether you're a seasoned golfer looking for a new challenge or a beginner seeking to improve your skills, North Kossuth Golf Club offers great value for money. Its affordable rates and enjoyable golfing experience make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Bancroft area.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mens M: 67.2/113 | 476 | 277 | 366 | 200 | 352 | 141 | 327 | 358 | 288 | 2785 | 5570 |
| Ladies W: 68.2/115 | 476 | 277 | 366 | 200 | 352 | 141 | 327 | 358 | 288 | 2785 | 5570 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | ||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 2785 yards | 33.6 | 96 |
| White (W) | 35 | 2785 yards | 35.1 | 99 |
**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.