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
Queenstown Harbor – The River, situated in the charming town of Queenstown, Maryland, is a public golf course that caters to golfers of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned Lindsay Ervin and established in 1994, this 18-hole course offers a challenging and enjoyable golfing experience. With a par of 72 and stretching to an impressive 7,096 yards from the back tees, The River presents a true test of skill for even the most seasoned golfers. The course boasts a challenging slope rating of 138 and a rating of 74.2 for zero handicap golfers, ensuring that every shot demands precision and strategy. Golfers can choose from multiple tee options, including green (6,568 yards), gold (5,861 yards), and white (4,978 yards), allowing players of all abilities to find their ideal challenge. The meticulously maintained fairways, adorned with lush bent grass, provide a smooth and consistent playing surface, while the greens, also featuring bent grass, offer true and receptive putting conditions. Queenstown Harbor also features a well-equipped driving range, where golfers can hone their swing, and "The Academy at Queenstown," which offers professional instruction for those seeking to improve their game. Whether you're an experienced golfer or just starting, Queenstown Harbor – The River promises an unforgettable golfing experience amidst the picturesque landscapes of Maryland.
Golfers' opinions on Queenstown Harbor – The River have been varied, ranging from enthusiastic praise to constructive criticism. Some reviewers have lauded the course conditions, particularly the well-maintained greens and the stunning views of the Chester River. They have also appreciated the challenging layout that demands accuracy and strategic thinking. One satisfied golfer remarked, "I enjoyed playing The River course. Almost every aspect of it was great. The views of the Chester River were beautiful, and the greens were in excellent condition."
However, not all reviews have been as positive. Some golfers have expressed frustration with the thick and long roughs, which they felt detracted from their enjoyment of the round. Additionally, the pace of play has been a concern for some, with one golfer complaining about the lack of marshals on the course.
Despite these criticisms, most reviewers have had positive interactions with the friendly and helpful staff at Queenstown Harbor – The River. The staff's dedication to providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience has been consistently praised.
The Links Cards, a respected golf course rating and review platform, offers its own perspective on the value of Queenstown Harbor – The River. While acknowledging the course's strengths, such as its scenic beauty and challenging layout, The Links Cards also highlights the potential drawbacks that may affect a golfer's overall experience. The thick roughs and occasional slow pace of play are mentioned as factors that could diminish the enjoyment of the round.
Ultimately, The Links Cards emphasizes the importance of considering individual preferences and skill levels when evaluating the value of Queenstown Harbor – The River. Golfers who prioritize well-maintained conditions, challenging play, and scenic surroundings may find the course to be a worthwhile investment. However, those who are particularly sensitive to thick roughs or slower pace of play may want to carefully weigh these factors before making a decision.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green M: 74.2/141 | 390 | 155 | 444 | 401 | 551 | 374 | 538 | 204 | 427 | 3484 | 478 | 569 | 400 | 148 | 419 | 445 | 196 | 372 | 585 | 3612 | 7096 |
| Blue M: 71.6/132 | 336 | 142 | 415 | 367 | 518 | 345 | 526 | 180 | 392 | 3221 | 449 | 524 | 361 | 131 | 387 | 413 | 174 | 341 | 567 | 3347 | 6568 |
| Composite M: 69.8/127 | 336 | 142 | 383 | 367 | 475 | 345 | 433 | 160 | 392 | 3033 | 418 | 524 | 340 | 131 | 387 | 385 | 174 | 341 | 466 | 3166 | 6199 |
| Gold M: 68.7/118 W: 75.0/140 | 300 | 111 | 383 | 333 | 475 | 322 | 433 | 160 | 340 | 2857 | 418 | 470 | 340 | 114 | 356 | 385 | 143 | 312 | 466 | 3004 | 5861 |
| White W: 70.2/130 | 238 | 92 | 320 | 280 | 397 | 267 | 415 | 114 | 286 | 2409 | 366 | 443 | 288 | 77 | 306 | 331 | 116 | 259 | 383 | 2569 | 4978 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 72 | 7096 yards | 74.2 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6568 yards | 71.8 | 132 |
| Gold | 72 | 5861 yards | 68.6 | 124 |
| White | 72 | 4978 yards | 69.0 | 123 |
**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.