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
Nestled in the heart of Farmingdale, New York, the Pines at Colonial Springs Golf Course offers a captivating golfing experience that caters to players of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned architect Geoffrey Cornish and established in 1971, this 18-hole course boasts lush greenery, meticulously manicured fairways, and strategically placed bunkers. With a par of 71 and a slope rating of 126, the layout provides a challenging yet enjoyable round for both seasoned golfers and beginners alike. The diverse terrain and breathtaking views ensure that each hole presents a unique experience, making every visit to Pines at Colonial Springs Golf Course an unforgettable one.
While specific player reviews for Pines at Colonial Springs Golf Course are currently unavailable, the course's reputation and design suggest that golfers can expect a highly enjoyable round. The course features well-maintained Bent Grass fairways and greens, providing players with optimal playing conditions. With varying tee options ranging from Gold (3518 yards) to Red (2656 yards), golfers of all skill levels can find a suitable challenge. Hole 4 stands out as a particularly noteworthy par-5, measuring an impressive 555 yards from the Gold tees. Given its esteemed design pedigree and meticulous course conditions, golfers can anticipate an engaging and memorable round amidst the scenic landscapes of Suffolk County.
The Pines at Colonial Springs Golf Course offers exceptional value for golfers seeking a challenging and enjoyable round. As a publicly accessible course, it welcomes players of all levels to experience its well-crafted layout and stunning surroundings. The course's esteemed design heritage, attributed to renowned architects Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and Arthur Hills, ensures a high-quality golfing experience. Combined with the impeccable maintenance standards, golfers can expect well-kept Bent Grass fairways and greens, contributing to an overall exceptional golfing experience. Whether you're a seasoned player looking for a stimulating challenge or a beginner seeking to improve your skills, Pines at Colonial Springs Golf Course promises an unforgettable round that delivers great value for all.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 74.5/144 | 401 | 397 | 173 | 555 | 418 | 436 | 566 | 161 | 411 | 3518 | 7001 |
| Blue M: 72.7/141 | 381 | 376 | 155 | 534 | 393 | 414 | 544 | 139 | 392 | 3328 | 6613 |
| White M: 70.4/136 W: 75.9/141 | 348 | 354 | 140 | 500 | 361 | 383 | 496 | 108 | 360 | 3050 | 6130 |
| Green M: 68.1/131 W: 73.8/139 | 338 | 339 | 135 | 490 | 354 | 376 | 490 | 97 | 352 | 2971 | 5720 |
| Red W: 70.9/130 | 306 | 289 | 117 | 427 | 338 | 357 | 432 | 83 | 307 | 2656 | 5270 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 36 | 3518 yards | ||
| Blue | 36 | 3328 yards | ||
| White | 36 | 3050 yards | ||
| Red | 36 | 2656 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.