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
Nestled in the scenic Limerick Township, Raven's Claw Golf Club stands as a crown jewel among southeastern Pennsylvania's golf and residential communities. Designed by renowned architect Ed Shearon in 2005, this public course offers a captivating blend of challenge and enjoyment for golfers of all skill levels. With a par of 71 and stretching across 6,739 yards, the course boasts rolling hills and mature woodlands that demand strategic shot-making. While the tight fairways and undulating greens bordered by rough mounds may pose a test of accuracy, the course also provides ample opportunities for recovery, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. A notable highlight is the penultimate hole, a tricky par 3 featuring a double-tiered, undulating green that demands precision without any bailout areas. Consistently ranked among the state's top ten courses, Raven's Claw Golf Club captivates with its links-style elements and formidable challenges that leave a lasting impression on every player.
Golfers who have experienced the delights of Raven's Claw Golf Club in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, have overwhelmingly expressed their satisfaction. The excellent course conditions have garnered widespread praise, with one reviewer remarking on how well the course withstood heavy rain, while another lauded the fast and challenging greens. The course layout has also been a subject of admiration, described as "challenging yet fun to play" and offering multiple sets of tees that cater to golfers of varying skill levels, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all. The friendly and helpful staff at Raven's Claw Golf Club have also received glowing endorsements, with reviewers appreciating their warm welcome and exceptional service that goes above and beyond. Overall, the positive player reviews paint a clear picture of a golf club that consistently delivers an exceptional experience.
Raven's Claw Golf Club stands out as a publicly accessible course that offers exceptional value for golfers of all skill levels. Consistently ranked among the top courses in Pennsylvania, Raven's Claw impresses with its meticulously maintained conditions and a layout that strikes a balance between challenge and enjoyment. Despite challenging weather conditions, the course has proven its resilience, as noted by one reviewer. The fast and challenging greens add an exciting dimension to the golfing experience, while the multiple sets of tees ensure that golfers of all abilities can find their footing on the course.
Beyond the course itself, the friendly and helpful staff at Raven's Claw Golf Club have garnered praise for their exceptional service, creating a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the overall golfing experience. The picturesque views from the 19th hole patio dining area provide a serene setting to unwind after a round of golf, further adding to the club's appeal. In the eyes of The Links Card, Raven's Claw Golf Club stands as a premier destination in southeastern Pennsylvania, offering an exceptional golfing experience that combines outstanding course conditions, captivating layout options, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a must-visit for golf enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable golfing adventure.
*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: 71.5/135 | 526 | 361 | 187 | 399 | 440 | 160 | 523 | 319 | 404 | 3319 | 634 | 416 | 395 | 429 | 137 | 394 | 391 | 242 | 382 | 3420 | 6739 |
| Blue M: 70.2/133 | 506 | 351 | 177 | 376 | 411 | 150 | 503 | 302 | 377 | 3153 | 619 | 391 | 362 | 416 | 125 | 368 | 370 | 228 | 354 | 3233 | 6386 |
| White M: 68.2/128 | 480 | 332 | 142 | 366 | 401 | 140 | 495 | 292 | 362 | 3010 | 519 | 368 | 335 | 389 | 117 | 358 | 342 | 210 | 347 | 2985 | 5995 |
| Yellow M: 64.7/121 W: 69.2/120 | 447 | 302 | 135 | 313 | 368 | 118 | 408 | 248 | 307 | 2646 | 496 | 353 | 277 | 365 | 100 | 348 | 327 | 140 | 305 | 2711 | 5357 |
| Red W: 67.8/118 | 392 | 237 | 130 | 304 | 356 | 110 | 401 | 233 | 284 | 2447 | 451 | 282 | 268 | 320 | 85 | 285 | 278 | 120 | 288 | 2377 | 4824 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6739 yards | 71.0 | 130 |
| Blue | 71 | 6370 yards | 70.1 | 128 |
| White | 71 | 5995 yards | 68.2 | 124 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5995 yards | 73.6 | 125 |
| Yellow | 71 | 5357 yards | 65.3 | 116 |
**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.