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 Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, lies the scenic Pines Golf Course at Christmas Mountain Village. Designed by renowned architect D.J. DeVictor and established in 2000, this 9-hole resort course offers a delightful golfing experience for players of all skill levels. With a par of 34 and a total length of 2975 yards, the course presents a well-balanced challenge. Four distinct tee options – Gold (par-34), White (par-35), Red (par-35), and Green (par-35) – cater to golfers with varying abilities, ensuring an enjoyable game for everyone. The course boasts meticulously maintained bluegrass fairways and greens, along with a slope rating of 128 and a rating score of 34.8, indicating a moderate level of difficulty. Amenities such as golf carts, club rentals, GPS systems, a driving range, and practice areas for pitching, chipping, and putting further enhance the golfing experience. While honing your skills, you can also revel in the breathtaking views of the surrounding Christmas Mountain Village.
The Pines Golf Course at Christmas Mountain Village has garnered a wealth of positive reviews from golfers who have experienced its charm. The course conditions consistently receive high marks, with players praising the well-maintained greens and fairways. One reviewer even described the course as "rolling good," highlighting the excellent playing surfaces. The layout of the course is also lauded for its interesting and challenging design. Golfers appreciate the variety of obstacles and the way each hole presents a unique test of skill. The course strikes a balance between challenge and fairness, making it enjoyable for players of all levels.
Beyond the course itself, the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Pines Golf Course receives rave reviews. Golfers consistently mention the excellent customer service they receive, with one reviewer specifically commending a staff member for their exceptional attitude and helpfulness. These positive interactions add to the overall enjoyment of the golfing experience.
The Links Card, a respected authority in golf course evaluations, echoes the positive sentiments expressed by golfers. They recognize Pines Golf Course as a great value for the quality of golf it offers. The course provides an enjoyable round of golf on well-maintained grounds, with friendly staff members who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. The reasonable prices make it an attractive option for golfers seeking an affordable yet rewarding day on the course.
In conclusion, Pines Golf Course at Christmas Mountain Village stands out as a top choice for golfers seeking a delightful and affordable golfing experience. With its well-maintained course, interesting layout, and friendly staff, it offers a winning combination that caters to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 67.2/113 | 185 | 497 | 150 | 389 | 325 | 470 | 164 | 360 | 341 | 2881 | 5762 |
| White M: 64.1/107 | 159 | 471 | 140 | 337 | 313 | 436 | 157 | 350 | 326 | 2689 | 5378 |
| Red W: 64.9/105 | 120 | 378 | 133 | 322 | 283 | 358 | 143 | 258 | 299 | 2294 | 4588 |
| Green W: 55.1/98 | 110 | 350 | 130 | 230 | 215 | 320 | 130 | 210 | 240 | 1935 | 3870 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 9 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 34 | 2975 yards | 34.8 | 128 |
| White | 35 | 2689 yards | 34.2 | 125 |
| Red | 35 | 2294 yards | 35.2 | 129 |
| Green | 35 | 1935 yards | 33.2 | 121 |
**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.