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
Quail Ridge Golf Course, nestled in the heart of Bartlett, Tennessee, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Established in 1994 and designed by the renowned David Pfaff, this semi-private 18-hole course boasts Bermuda fairways and Champions Bermuda greens, ensuring a challenging yet enjoyable round. Measuring 6,675 yards from the Black tees with a par of 70, Quail Ridge presents a fair test for both beginners and seasoned golfers. With a slope rating of 128 and a rating of 71.8, it strikes a balance between playability and difficulty. Beyond its well-crafted layout, golfers are consistently impressed by the friendly staff and the smooth pace of play. Quail Ridge Golf Course also features a driving range, practice areas for pitching, chipping, and putting, as well as a welcoming clubhouse with bar and grill facilities, catering to golfers' needs both on and off the course.
Quail Ridge Golf Course has garnered a wealth of positive reviews from golfers, highlighting its many strengths. The course conditions are consistently praised for their high quality, with players describing the fairways and greens as well-maintained and conducive to an enjoyable round. The layout of the course is another point of acclaim, with golfers appreciating its variety and strategic challenges. One reviewer aptly described Quail Ridge as "a fun course with a great layout and some challenging holes." The friendly and accommodating staff also receives high marks, with many golfers expressing their satisfaction with the excellent service they experienced.
While opinions on the amenities at Quail Ridge Golf Course vary, the majority of reviewers agree that the value for money is exceptional. Some golfers even rated the value as excellent, underscoring the course's ability to deliver a high-quality golfing experience without breaking the bank. However, a few minor critiques have been noted, such as limited food options in the clubhouse and a lack of hot food choices. These concerns, though valid, do not overshadow the overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding the course itself.
The Links Card, a respected authority in golf course evaluations, wholeheartedly endorses Quail Ridge Golf Course as a destination of great value. The course's well-maintained conditions, excellent layout, and friendly staff contribute to an overall experience that exceeds expectations. While some amenities may be perceived as lacking, the consensus among reviewers is that Quail Ridge Golf Course offers exceptional value for the price.
Quail Ridge Golf Course stands out for its narrow fairways, strategically placed water hazards, and subtle elevation changes that demand precision and skill. These challenges, coupled with the course's scenic beauty, make it a favorite among locals and visiting golfers alike. Whether you're a seasoned player seeking a stimulating round or a casual golfer looking for an enjoyable day on the course, Quail Ridge Golf Course promises to deliver an unforgettable experience that combines quality and affordability.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.6/127 | 422 | 497 | 170 | 406 | 339 | 220 | 415 | 485 | 415 | 3369 | 456 | 380 | 369 | 190 | 413 | 487 | 189 | 366 | 456 | 3306 | 6675 |
| Blue M: 70.9/126 | 415 | 488 | 160 | 384 | 333 | 207 | 380 | 479 | 376 | 3222 | 440 | 370 | 355 | 156 | 371 | 477 | 176 | 352 | 430 | 3127 | 6349 |
| White M: 68.3/121 | 385 | 466 | 145 | 344 | 327 | 186 | 366 | 415 | 359 | 2993 | 410 | 345 | 336 | 115 | 343 | 428 | 152 | 340 | 377 | 2846 | 5839 |
| Gold M: 65.1/111 | 324 | 454 | 126 | 340 | 294 | 158 | 285 | 403 | 300 | 2684 | 410 | 290 | 280 | 104 | 313 | 327 | 103 | 311 | 344 | 2482 | 5166 |
| Red W: 69.5/116 | 292 | 440 | 126 | 340 | 294 | 158 | 285 | 403 | 300 | 2638 | 400 | 290 | 280 | 89 | 313 | 327 | 103 | 311 | 344 | 2457 | 5095 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red (W) | 71 | 5095 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.