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.
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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 amidst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, Roaring Gap Golf Club in Roaring Gap, North Carolina, invites golfers to embark on a captivating journey through its meticulously crafted course. Designed by the renowned architect Ellis Maples and established in 1926, this historic gem boasts breathtaking panoramic views and pristine fairways that seamlessly blend with the mountainous terrain. With a par of 70 and a carefully calibrated slope rating, Roaring Gap offers a delightful challenge that welcomes golfers of all skill levels. Its classic layout and strategic design elements demand both precision and power, ensuring an unforgettable experience for those seeking a true mountain golfing paradise.
While specific player reviews for Roaring Gap Golf Club are currently unavailable, we can draw upon the expertise of renowned golf course architects Donald Ross and Kris Spence, who played a pivotal role in shaping this remarkable course. Their contributions hint at the exceptional golfing experience that awaits players.
The historic Roaring Gap Golf Club presents an exclusive 18-hole private course, meticulously designed with a par of 72 and stretching over an impressive 6455 yards. Each hole bears the hallmarks of Ross and Spence's design philosophy, promising a challenging yet rewarding round. Although direct feedback on course conditions and staff hospitality is limited, the club's rich history, dating back to 1925, suggests a commitment to excellence in maintenance and service. Golfers can anticipate encountering the undulating greens that are synonymous with Ross's designs, set against the picturesque backdrop of Alleghany County.
In the absence of direct player testimonials, we can surmise that Roaring Gap Golf Club stands as a captivating destination, seamlessly blending tradition with modern amenities. It offers an enticing proposition for golfers seeking a memorable round amidst breathtaking scenery.
Roaring Gap Golf Club, a private 18-hole masterpiece in North Carolina, masterfully blends history and challenge, offering golfers an unparalleled experience. Designed by the legendary Donald Ross and Kris Spence, this par-72 course, stretching across 6455 yards, promises a classic yet demanding round. The undulating greens, a hallmark of Ross's designs, add both aesthetic charm and strategic complexity to each hole.
While direct player reviews are currently unavailable, the club's enduring reputation, dating back to its establishment in 1925, speaks volumes about its commitment to excellence. Roaring Gap Golf Club presents itself as an alluring destination, seamlessly marrying vintage charm with contemporary amenities, all set against the captivating backdrop of Alleghany County's scenic vistas.
For golf enthusiasts seeking a taste of golfing heritage coupled with engaging gameplay on meticulously maintained grounds, Roaring Gap Golf Club emerges as an exceptional value proposition. This exclusive course offers a premium experience that promises to exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression on discerning golfers.
*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: 69.6/129 W: 75.7/138 | 461 | 160 | 364 | 386 | 393 | 146 | 519 | 398 | 301 | 3128 | 371 | 515 | 371 | 155 | 385 | 411 | 539 | 347 | 233 | 3327 | 6455 |
| Black/Blue M: 68.7/126 W: 74.2/133 | 407 | 160 | 331 | 370 | 393 | 146 | 519 | 368 | 301 | 2995 | 371 | 487 | 350 | 155 | 385 | 356 | 470 | 347 | 208 | 3129 | 6124 |
| Blue M: 68.2/126 W: 73.7/131 | 407 | 150 | 331 | 370 | 377 | 134 | 498 | 368 | 273 | 2908 | 355 | 487 | 350 | 145 | 373 | 356 | 470 | 337 | 208 | 3081 | 5989 |
| Blue/White M: 67.3/118 W: 72.4/126 | 407 | 140 | 331 | 370 | 336 | 123 | 357 | 368 | 257 | 2689 | 298 | 487 | 350 | 135 | 324 | 356 | 470 | 327 | 208 | 2955 | 5644 |
| White M: 64.5/109 W: 69.3/120 | 345 | 140 | 257 | 311 | 336 | 123 | 357 | 313 | 257 | 2439 | 298 | 363 | 290 | 135 | 324 | 311 | 423 | 327 | 156 | 2627 | 5066 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (W) | 72 | 6455 yards | 75.7 | 138 |
| Black | 72 | 6455 yards | 69.6 | 129 |
| Black/Blue | 72 | 6124 yards | 68.7 | 126 |
| Black/Blue (W) | 72 | 6124 yards | 74.2 | 133 |
| Blue | 72 | 5989 yards | 68.2 | 126 |
**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.