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
Polish Pines Golf Course, nestled in the charming town of Keyser, West Virginia, offers golfers a delightful 9-hole public course that has been captivating players since 1963. Designed as a parkland-style layout, this course welcomes golfers of all skill levels to enjoy a scenic and challenging round. With a par of 34 and a total length of 2,757 yards from the blue tees, Polish Pines provides manageable distances for scoring opportunities. The course's slope rating of 101 and rating of 32.3 indicate that while it is not overly demanding, it still requires strategic thinking and precision to navigate successfully.
Polish Pines Golf Course has consistently garnered positive reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing its fairways. One enthusiastic reviewer described it as a "good 9-hole course in good condition," highlighting the course's well-maintained greens and fairways. Another player drew an unexpected comparison to the legendary Augusta National, stating that the trees and greenery at Polish Pines reminded them of playing in the Masters tournament. This comparison speaks volumes about the course's scenic beauty and the immersive experience it offers.
The overall sentiment expressed by golfers is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising not only the course's layout but also its excellent conditions and amenities. The friendly and welcoming staff has also been consistently mentioned as a highlight of the Polish Pines experience.
The Links Card wholeheartedly agrees with the positive reviews that Polish Pines Golf Course has received. This 9-hole course offers exceptional value for golfers seeking an enjoyable and affordable round. The well-maintained conditions, challenging layout, and picturesque setting make Polish Pines a hidden gem in Keyser, West Virginia.
The course's strategic design requires accuracy and a well-rounded game, making it suitable for both intermediate and advanced players. The tight fairways demand precise tee shots, while the lush greens test a golfer's short game. The course's natural beauty, reminiscent of Augusta National, adds an extra layer of charm and excitement to the golfing experience.
In addition to its captivating layout, Polish Pines also boasts excellent amenities that enhance the overall experience. The friendly and knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist golfers and ensure their enjoyment. The driving range and putting green provide ample opportunities for practice and warm-up before hitting the fairways.
Whether you're a local golfer or a visitor to Keyser, West Virginia, Polish Pines Golf Course is a must-play destination. Its combination of affordability, scenic beauty, and challenging gameplay make it an unforgettable golfing experience.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mens M: 33.0/108 | 344 | 139 | 308 | 145 | 462 | 185 | 436 | 147 | 373 | 2539 | 2539 |
| Ladies W: 32.4/103 | 334 | 131 | 304 | 127 | 457 | 181 | 424 | 133 | 366 | 2457 | 2457 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 3 | ||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 34 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 2289 yards | ||
| Red | 34 | 2109 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.