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 on the picturesque Anderson Island in Washington, Riviera Country Club stands as a testament to the art of golf course design. Crafted by the renowned architect Chandler Egan in 1927, this historic course offers a captivating experience for golfers of all skill levels. With its strategic layout and challenging par and slope ratings, Riviera Country Club promises an unforgettable day on the greens. Immerse yourself in the stunning Puget Sound views as you navigate the course, relishing the perfect blend of challenge and reward. Whether you seek to hone your skills or simply enjoy a leisurely round in a breathtaking setting, Riviera Country Club awaits to create lasting golf memories.
While Riviera Country Club currently lacks user reviews on its Anderson Island location, we can draw upon the course's features to imagine the experiences that await players. This executive-style course presents a unique challenge with its compact layout, featuring a par of 29 and spanning 1,612 yards. The absence of carts adds to the traditional walking experience, allowing golf purists to fully immerse themselves in the game. The well-maintained driving range and practice putting green provide ample opportunities to refine one's skills before embarking on the course's intriguing mix of par threes and fours.
Beyond the course itself, Riviera Country Club's serene setting by the Marina and Camping facilities hints at a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors. Imagine unwinding with a leisurely boating excursion after a challenging round, taking in the tranquil beauty of the island surroundings. While user reviews may be lacking at present, the potential for a delightful golfing experience at Riviera Country Club is undeniable.
The Links Cards holds Riviera Country Club in high regard, recognizing its distinct value proposition for golfers. This executive-style course offers a refreshing alternative to traditional layouts, providing a quick yet engaging round that is perfect for those seeking a break from longer courses. The par of 29 and 1,612-yard length make it an ideal choice for golfers looking to improve their short game or simply enjoy a casual round.
Riviera Country Club's commitment to tradition, as evidenced by the absence of carts and the emphasis on walking, adds to its charm and exclusivity. The well-maintained practice facilities ensure that golfers can fine-tune their skills before tackling the course's intriguing mix of par threes and fours. While user reviews are currently unavailable, The Links Cards believes that Riviera Country Club offers a unique and enjoyable golfing experience that is sure to delight players of all skill levels.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow/Red M: 57.8/89 W: 57.8/95 | 114 | 248 | 111 | 199 | 199 | 134 | 355 | 146 | 106 | 1612 | 3224 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 17 | ||
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 29 | 1612 yards | 28.1 | 88 |
| Red (W) | 32 | 1579 yards | 28.3 | 95 |
**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.