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
Pines/River at River Greens Golf Course, located in West Lafayette, Ohio, is a semi-private 18-hole course designed by renowned golf course architect Jack Kidwell and established in 1994. With a par of 72, the course offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Measuring 6,520 yards from the blue tees, the course provides ample distance for those seeking to test their driving skills. The course's moderate difficulty is reflected in its slope rating of 117 and a rating of 70.6, making it accessible to average golfers. The well-maintained fairways, composed of a blend of Bluegrass and Bent Grass, and the pristine greens contribute to the overall playing experience. Amenities such as golf carts and club rentals are available to enhance your golfing adventure. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting, Pines/River at River Greens Golf Course promises an unforgettable experience.
Pines/River at River Greens Golf Course has garnered positive feedback from players who have experienced its offerings. Reviewers consistently highlight the excellent course conditions, with one describing the fairways, hazards, and greens as "well-manicured" and maintained to a standard comparable to a private country club. The course's consistent upkeep is further emphasized by another reviewer who mentions that the course remains in excellent condition throughout multiple visits.
The course layout also receives praise, with players appreciating the variety provided by the three distinct 18-hole layouts. These layouts cater to golfers of all skill levels, offering challenges without overwhelming length.
The friendly and welcoming staff at Pines/River is another aspect that reviewers commend. One player specifically mentions the "excellent" friendliness of the staff, highlighting the positive impact it has on their overall experience.
Overall, player reviews paint a picture of satisfaction and enjoyment, with one reviewer succinctly stating, "You won't be disappointed!"
Pines/River at River Greens Golf Course offers golfers a remarkable value for their investment. According to player reviews, the course's meticulous maintenance and high-quality conditions rival those of exclusive private country clubs. The fairways, hazards, and greens are consistently described as being in excellent condition, providing a visually pleasing and challenging environment for golfers.
The course's three 18-hole layouts add to its value proposition, offering variety and catering to golfers of different skill levels. Each layout presents its own unique characteristics, ensuring a diverse and engaging golfing experience.
Furthermore, the friendly and helpful staff at Pines/River enhances the overall value of the course. Their excellent service and welcoming demeanor contribute to a positive and memorable golfing experience.
In conclusion, if you're seeking an affordable yet high-quality golfing experience in West Lafayette, Ohio, Pines/River at River Greens Golf Course is an exceptional choice. With its well-maintained conditions, diverse layouts, and friendly staff, you're guaranteed a satisfying and enjoyable round of golf.
*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: 70.6/117 | 386 | 189 | 604 | 139 | 439 | 555 | 175 | 487 | 326 | 3300 | 510 | 395 | 308 | 410 | 205 | 342 | 154 | 510 | 400 | 3234 | 6534 |
| White M: 68.4/113 | 340 | 161 | 562 | 128 | 413 | 534 | 154 | 465 | 293 | 3050 | 480 | 350 | 300 | 380 | 178 | 330 | 130 | 495 | 360 | 3003 | 6053 |
| Red W: 68.3/109 | 261 | 110 | 453 | 83 | 344 | 458 | 125 | 419 | 265 | 2518 | 442 | 317 | 284 | 275 | 166 | 302 | 116 | 380 | 330 | 2612 | 5130 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6520 yards | 70.6 | 117 |
| White | 72 | 6039 yards | 68.4 | 113 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5121 yards | 68.3 | 109 |
**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.