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
Paul's Valley Municipal Golf Course, nestled in the heart of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, offers a delightful golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect Bob Dunning and established in 1951, this well-maintained 9-hole course boasts Bermuda grass fairways and greens. With a par of 35 and playing at a length of 3,035 yards from the men's tees and 2,610 yards from the women's tees, it provides an enjoyable challenge without being overly demanding. The moderate slope rating of 110 for men allows for scoring opportunities while still presenting a fair test of golfing skills. Amenities such as a driving range, rental carts, and clubs are available to enhance your golfing experience. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the game or an experienced golfer seeking relaxation, Paul's Valley Municipal Golf Course has something to offer everyone.
Player reviews for Paul's Valley Municipal Golf Course paint a mixed picture. While some aspects receive praise, others draw criticism. The course conditions, in particular, elicit both positive and negative feedback. Some golfers express concerns about the presence of weeds in the fairways and burnt spots on the greens, suggesting a need for improvement in maintenance. However, others find the layout of the course enjoyable and appreciate the overall golfing experience.
On a more positive note, the staff at Paul's Valley Municipal Golf Course consistently receives high marks for their friendliness and helpfulness. Golfers mention the accommodating nature of the pro shop staff, who go above and beyond to assist players, even in situations like running late for tee times. The excellent customer service adds to the overall enjoyment of the golfing experience.
The pace of play at Paul's Valley Municipal Golf Course is another aspect that receives positive feedback. Many reviewers commend the course for its efficient management of tee times, allowing golfers to complete 18 holes in less than three hours without feeling rushed. This brisk pace contributes to an enjoyable and stress-free round of golf.
The Links Card, a respected golf course rating system, provides valuable insights into the perceived value of Paul's Valley Municipal Golf Course. While the course conditions may not be immaculate, the overall experience is considered worthwhile for the affordable green fees. Golfers seeking a budget-friendly option in Pauls Valley will find that this municipal course offers good value for money. The friendly staff and decent playing conditions make it an accessible and enjoyable choice for golfers of all skill levels.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.5/125 | 390 | 410 | 400 | 530 | 135 | 400 | 370 | 205 | 575 | 3415 | 6830 |
| White M: 71.7/121 | 385 | 390 | 375 | 500 | 125 | 370 | 365 | 175 | 550 | 3235 | 6470 |
| Red W: 70.5/119 | 305 | 295 | 270 | 425 | 108 | 330 | 306 | 130 | 442 | 2611 | 5222 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 5 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 35 | 3035 yards | 35.0 | 110 |
| Women | 35 | 2610 yards | 35.0 | 125 |
**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.