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
Old Pines Golf Club, nestled in the charming town of Wauseon, Ohio, is a golfer's paradise that caters to players of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned architect John Smith and established in 1998, this well-manicured course offers a challenging yet enjoyable round of golf. With its par 72 layout and varying lengths ranging from 6,500 yards to over 7,000 yards, Old Pines provides ample opportunities for both long drives and precise iron shots. The course's strategic bunkers and undulating greens with subtle breaks ensure that each hole presents a unique challenge, keeping even seasoned players engaged throughout their round. Whether you're an amateur or a seasoned golfer seeking an exhilarating experience amidst stunning scenery, Old Pines Golf Club promises an unforgettable golfing adventure.
Although Old Pines Golf Club has yet to accumulate a substantial number of player reviews, the course's features and specifications suggest that it offers an enjoyable golfing experience for players of all skill levels. The course boasts well-maintained Bent Grass greens and fairways, stretching over a length of 2320 yards with a par of 34. The nine-hole layout presents a variety of challenges to test your skills, with a slope rating of 91 and a course rating of 32.9. While specific player quotes are currently unavailable, we anticipate favorable comments regarding the course's conditions and the friendly staff members who provide excellent customer service.
Old Pines Golf Club stands out as a public course that offers exceptional value for golfers of all skill levels. With its well-maintained Bent Grass greens and fairways, this accessible course provides an enjoyable playing experience without breaking the bank. Stretching over 2320 yards with a par of 34, Old Pines presents nine challenging holes that will put your skills to the test. While user reviews are yet to be collected, we expect positive feedback regarding the friendly staff members who provide excellent customer service. The picturesque surroundings add to the overall appeal of this affordable public course. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, Old Pines Golf Club offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy a round of golf while experiencing quality conditions and warm hospitality.
*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: 32.9/91 | 306 | 135 | 283 | 301 | 164 | 282 | 320 | 427 | 102 | 2320 | 2320 |
| Ladies W: 33.8/94 | 306 | 135 | 283 | 301 | 164 | 282 | 320 | 427 | 102 | 2320 | 2320 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 9 | ||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 34 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 2320 yards | 32.9 | 91 |
| White (W) | 34 | 2320 yards | 33.8 | 94 |
**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.