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
Norvelt Golf Club – Luke's Links Course, situated in the picturesque town of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, offers golfers a challenging and enjoyable golfing experience. Designed in 1988 by an anonymous architect, this links-style course boasts nine holes with a par of 33 and stretches across 2,367 yards. While slope and rating information is unavailable, golfers can expect meticulously maintained conditions throughout the year. The course features a variety of hole lengths and strategic bunkering, catering to both intermediate and advanced players seeking an exciting round. Amenities such as rentable carts and practice facilities, including a putting green, enhance the overall golfing experience. After a satisfying game, golfers can unwind at the clubhouse or savor delectable cuisine at the bar and restaurant. Norvelt Golf Club – Luke's Links Course provides an accessible yet challenging golfing experience amidst breathtaking scenery, making it a must-visit destination for golfers of all skill levels.
Norvelt Golf Club – Luke's Links Course has garnered positive feedback from golfers, earning a reputation as a hidden gem in western Pennsylvania. Players rave about the stunning views of the majestic mountains that surround the course. The well-maintained conditions, particularly during springtime, with lush green tees and fairways, and aesthetically pleasing sand traps, further enhance the golfing experience. However, the true highlight of Norvelt Golf Club lies in its small yet exceptionally fast greens, which have been described as some of the fastest greens players have ever encountered.
Beyond its scenic beauty and pristine conditions, Norvelt Golf Club presents golfers with strategic challenges that demand precision and thoughtful shot-making. Limited fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and water carries on shorter holes require players to carefully plan their approach. As one reviewer aptly noted, "A few holes on the front nine especially require thought and precision."
Despite these challenges, Norvelt Golf Club remains an affordable option for golfers seeking a quality golfing experience. The friendly and accommodating staff further contributes to the positive reputation of the course. Players have consistently praised Norvelt Golf Club, with one remarking, "This was one of the best public courses I've played in the area."
The Links Card echoes the positive sentiments expressed by golfers, recognizing Norvelt Golf Club – Luke's Links Course as a hidden gem that offers exceptional value for its price. The stunning mountain views, well-maintained course conditions, and challenging yet fair layout make it a compelling choice for golfers of all skill levels. The small, fast greens add an exciting element to the game, while the strategic challenges require players to think critically and execute their shots with precision.
Norvelt Golf Club's affordability further enhances its appeal, making it an accessible option for golfers seeking a quality golfing experience without breaking the bank. The friendly and accommodating staff ensures that players feel welcome and supported throughout their round. Overall, Norvelt Golf Club – Luke's Links Course delivers an exceptional golfing experience that combines scenic beauty, challenging gameplay, and affordability, making it a highly recommended destination for golfers in the Mount Pleasant 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: 65.0/107 | 310 | 210 | 155 | 100 | 265 | 329 | 305 | 356 | 337 | 2367 | 4734 |
| Ladies W: 66.1/109 | 310 | 225 | 118 | 100 | 265 | 289 | 305 | 356 | 337 | 2305 | 4610 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 17 | ||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 33 | 2367 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 34 | 2305 yards |
**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.