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
Pine Lake Golf Club, nestled in the charming city of Anderson, South Carolina, is a semi-private course that has captivated the hearts of golfers since its inception in 1963. Designed by the renowned architect Russell Breeden, this 18-hole masterpiece offers a challenging yet gratifying experience for players of all skill levels. With a par of 71 and stretching over 6,366 yards from the back tees, Pine Lake provides ample opportunities to test your skills and push your limits. The course boasts a slope rating of 122 and a rating of 70.5, indicating its moderate difficulty level. From meticulously maintained fairways to picturesque water hazards and strategically placed bunkers, each hole presents unique obstacles that demand precision and thoughtful shot-making. Whether you're an experienced golfer seeking a stimulating challenge or a casual player looking for an enjoyable day on the greens, Pine Lake Golf Club promises an unforgettable experience.
Pine Lake Golf Club has consistently garnered positive reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing its course. Despite occasional periods of limited rainfall, the course conditions have been lauded for their overall quality. Recent upgrades to the clubhouse and the introduction of GPS carts have further enhanced the golfing experience. Players have particularly commended the large and well-maintained greens, as well as the delectable culinary offerings at the clubhouse restaurant. The friendly and accommodating staff members have also received widespread praise for their exceptional service.
While a few reviewers mentioned instances of average or fair course conditions and occasional pace-of-play issues due to slower groups ahead, these concerns did not overshadow the overwhelmingly positive feedback. Overall, Pine Lake Golf Club has earned a reputation for providing an enjoyable and value-driven golfing experience.
The Links Cards wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding the value proposition of Pine Lake Golf Club. With its well-maintained course conditions, friendly staff, and affordable pricing, Pine Lake offers an exceptional golfing experience that belies its modest cost. The course's wide-open fairways are particularly welcoming to novice players, providing an ideal environment to hone their skills and develop their love for the game.
While there may be occasional instances of average conditions or slower pace of play, these minor drawbacks pale in comparison to the overall value and enjoyment that Pine Lake Golf Club provides. The course's commitment to quality and affordability makes it an irresistible destination for golfers of all levels.
In conclusion, Pine Lake Golf Club stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of affordability, quality, and enjoyment. Whether you're a seasoned golfer seeking a challenging course or a beginner eager to embark on your golfing journey, Pine Lake has something to offer everyone. Experience the charm and value of this hidden gem in Anderson, South Carolina, and discover why it continues to be a beloved destination for golfers from near and far.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.5/122 | 354 | 495 | 210 | 438 | 189 | 306 | 550 | 400 | 447 | 3389 | 394 | 197 | 418 | 342 | 355 | 340 | 220 | 500 | 190 | 2956 | 6345 |
| White M: 67.7/116 | 340 | 470 | 190 | 413 | 169 | 296 | 520 | 385 | 417 | 3200 | 384 | 170 | 388 | 332 | 335 | 340 | 200 | 480 | 160 | 2789 | 5989 |
| Gold M: 65.2/116 W: 69.7/123 | 322 | 420 | 170 | 393 | 159 | 276 | 500 | 330 | 387 | 2957 | 364 | 150 | 378 | 312 | 325 | 260 | 175 | 460 | 160 | 2584 | 5541 |
| Red M: 63.1/111 W: 66.8/117 | 262 | 356 | 164 | 328 | 155 | 281 | 460 | 300 | 397 | 2703 | 344 | 147 | 358 | 292 | 304 | 240 | 190 | 430 | 123 | 2428 | 5131 |
| Handicap | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6366 yards | 70.5 | 122 |
| White | 71 | 5998 yards | 68.7 | 117 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5131 yards | 68.6 | 115 |
**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.