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
Situated just a few miles south of Ocean City, Rum Pointe Golf Course in Berlin, Maryland, offers golfers a scenic experience on the Sinepuxent Bay with breathtaking views of Assateague National Seashore Park. Designed by renowned architects Pete Dye and his son P.B., this Scottish links-style course features 18 holes, with an impressive 17 offering stunning bay views and plenty of risk-reward opportunities. With a par of 72 and measuring at 7,001 yards in length, Rum Pointe provides challenges for players of all skill levels. The course boasts five different sets of tees to accommodate both PGA Tour-level play from the back tees as well as forgiving options for beginners. A unique feature that sets Rum Pointe apart is its use of bentgrass on both the fairways and greens – making it the only course in the area to do so. Whether you're seeking picturesque scenery or an exciting round full of strategic choices, Rum Pointe Golf Course has something to offer every golfer who visits Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Player reviews for Rum Pointe Golf Course in Berlin, Maryland, overwhelmingly highlight the course's excellent conditions, enjoyable layout, and friendly staff. Many reviewers commend the superintendent and maintenance crew for their meticulous work in keeping the course in great shape. The course's layout, designed by the renowned Dye father-son duo, is also widely praised for its strategic challenges and scenic beauty. Several players remark on the natural and secluded feel of the course, with minimal housing developments encroaching on the golfing experience.
In terms of staff friendliness, Rum Pointe Golf Course receives consistent positive feedback. Players frequently mention the warm and helpful nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable golfing experience. Overall, Rum Pointe Golf Course is highly regarded by players for its well-maintained conditions, engaging layout, and welcoming staff.
Rum Pointe Golf Course in Berlin, Maryland, offers golfers exceptional value for their round. With its combination of excellent conditions, enjoyable layout, and friendly staff, players are sure to have a memorable experience on this links-style course. The course features 18 challenging holes with stunning views of the Sinepuxent Bay and Assateague National Seashore Park.
The Links Cards echoes the positive sentiments expressed by players in their reviews. The course's excellent conditions, thanks to the hard work of the maintenance crew, are particularly noteworthy. Additionally, the natural and secluded feel of Rum Pointe is a unique selling point, providing golfers with a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Furthermore, the friendly and helpful staff at Rum Pointe Golf Course consistently receives praise from players. Their dedication to ensuring a positive golfing experience is evident in their interactions with guests. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, Rum Pointe Golf Course offers an exceptional value for an unforgettable golfing experience. Don't miss out on this hidden gem when planning your next golf outing in Maryland!
*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: 73.6/133 | 422 | 177 | 509 | 393 | 175 | 398 | 471 | 540 | 419 | 3504 | 505 | 369 | 400 | 501 | 223 | 407 | 463 | 185 | 444 | 3497 | 7001 |
| Blue M: 71.2/125 | 396 | 153 | 484 | 367 | 153 | 372 | 434 | 517 | 396 | 3272 | 485 | 346 | 357 | 481 | 203 | 384 | 425 | 158 | 412 | 3251 | 6523 |
| White M: 68.6/118 W: 74.8/136 | 365 | 138 | 456 | 332 | 127 | 356 | 403 | 489 | 381 | 3047 | 468 | 330 | 324 | 415 | 176 | 356 | 375 | 127 | 386 | 2957 | 6004 |
| Yellow M: 66.9/113 W: 72.3/131 | 325 | 130 | 446 | 320 | 119 | 310 | 360 | 479 | 370 | 2859 | 459 | 285 | 280 | 407 | 164 | 336 | 365 | 119 | 330 | 2745 | 5604 |
| Red W: 70.5/127 | 318 | 125 | 421 | 281 | 100 | 301 | 354 | 438 | 356 | 2694 | 432 | 279 | 272 | 380 | 157 | 325 | 313 | 101 | 323 | 2582 | 5276 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7001 yards | 72.6 | 122 |
| Blue | 72 | 6523 yards | 70.4 | 118 |
| White | 72 | 6004 yards | 68.0 | 113 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6004 yards | 74.6 | 129 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5276 yards | 70.3 | 120 |
**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.