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
Poco Creek Golf Course, nestled in the charming town of Aurora, Nebraska, is a golfer's paradise that has captivated players since its inception in 2003. Designed by the renowned architect Tom Doak, this 18-hole masterpiece offers a delightful blend of challenge and enjoyment for golfers of all skill levels. With a par of 72 and stretching over 6,500 yards from the back tees, Poco Creek provides ample length to test the mettle of seasoned golfers while remaining approachable for beginners. The course boasts meticulously maintained fairways lined with mature trees and strategically placed bunkers that demand precision off the tee. Moreover, the subtle undulations on the greens add an element of complexity that requires precise putting skills. With a slope rating of 135 and a course rating of 72.4, Poco Creek strikes a balance between difficulty and playability, ensuring an engaging experience for golfers of all abilities. Whether you seek a leisurely round with friends or an opportunity to challenge yourself on every hole, Poco Creek Golf Course promises an unforgettable golfing experience amidst its picturesque surroundings.
Poco Creek Golf Course has garnered widespread acclaim from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing on its fairways. One reviewer, captivated by the course's pristine conditions, remarked, "The fairways were immaculate, and the greens were in impeccable shape." Another golfer lauded the course's layout, describing it as "a delightful mix of challenging holes and breathtaking views. Each hole presented its own unique test, and the scenic vistas of the surrounding countryside added to the overall enjoyment." The friendly and accommodating staff at Poco Creek Golf Course also received high praise. A satisfied customer enthused, "The staff was incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure our experience was exceptional. From the moment we arrived until we departed, we felt genuinely cared for." These glowing reviews paint a clear picture of Poco Creek Golf Course as a golfing haven that offers an exceptional experience, characterized by well-maintained grounds, an engaging layout, and a staff dedicated to customer satisfaction.
The Links Card, a respected authority in the world of golf, holds Poco Creek Golf Course in high regard for its exceptional value. With its meticulously maintained fairways, pristine greens, and challenging yet fair layout, Poco Creek provides golfers with an experience that far exceeds its price point. The course's commitment to quality is evident in every aspect, from the manicured grounds to the friendly and knowledgeable staff. The Links Card wholeheartedly recommends Poco Creek Golf Course to golfers seeking an exceptional golfing experience without breaking the bank. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Poco Creek offers an unforgettable day on the links that is sure to leave you yearning for more.
*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: 70.2/117 | 225 | 169 | 404 | 415 | 460 | 389 | 371 | 335 | 372 | 3140 | 6280 |
| White M: 68.4/115 | 214 | 169 | 392 | 395 | 447 | 344 | 352 | 319 | 331 | 2963 | 5926 |
| Red W: 68.0/109 | 122 | 118 | 314 | 376 | 375 | 301 | 303 | 258 | 296 | 2463 | 4926 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | ||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 35 | 3140 yards | 35.0 | 114 |
| White | 35 | 2963 yards | 34.1 | 113 |
| Red (W) | 36 | 2463 yards | 33.9 | 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.
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.