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
Rustic Ridge Golf Club, nestled in the charming town of Eldridge, Iowa, offers an exceptional golfing experience that caters to players of all skill levels. Designed by the renowned architect John Doe and established in 1998, this picturesque course seamlessly blends the beauty of the Midwestern landscape with challenging gameplay. With a par of 72 and stretching over 6,500 yards from the back tees, Rustic Ridge presents a formidable yet enjoyable test for even the most seasoned golfers. The course's strategic layout and well-placed hazards demand precision and thoughtful shot-making, while its slope rating of 130 and course rating of 70.5 for men ensure a fair and engaging round for all. Beyond the championship course, Rustic Ridge also boasts practice facilities, including driving ranges and putting greens, providing opportunities for golfers to hone their skills or introduce newcomers to the sport. Whether you're aiming for birdies or simply seeking a relaxing day immersed in nature's beauty, Rustic Ridge promises an unforgettable golfing experience.
Rustic Ridge Golf Club has consistently garnered positive feedback from players, solidifying its reputation as a top-notch golfing destination. The course conditions have been a consistent highlight, with players praising the well-maintained fairways and true-rolling greens. The layout of the course has also received acclaim, offering a harmonious blend of challenging holes and scenic vistas that enhance the overall golfing experience.
Beyond the course itself, the friendly and welcoming staff at Rustic Ridge has been a standout feature for many players. From the moment they arrive, golfers are greeted with warm hospitality and exceptional service, ensuring that their visit is as enjoyable as possible. These positive reviews paint a clear picture of Rustic Ridge Golf Club as a golfer's paradise, offering a combination of pristine conditions, engaging gameplay, and exceptional customer service.
The Links Card, a renowned authority in the world of golf, holds Rustic Ridge Golf Club in high regard, recognizing its exceptional value for golfers of all skill levels. The course's meticulously maintained fairways and greens, coupled with its challenging yet fair layout, provide an unparalleled golfing experience. The Links Card also commends the friendly and knowledgeable staff, who consistently go above and beyond to ensure that every player feels welcome and supported.
In addition to its on-course offerings, Rustic Ridge Golf Club's practice facilities further enhance its value proposition. The driving ranges and putting greens provide ample opportunities for golfers to refine their skills, making it an ideal destination for both seasoned players seeking to improve their game and newcomers looking to learn the sport.
Overall, The Links Card wholeheartedly recommends Rustic Ridge Golf Club as an exceptional value for golfers seeking a memorable and enjoyable golfing experience. Its combination of pristine conditions, engaging gameplay, friendly staff, and comprehensive practice facilities make it a must-visit destination for golf enthusiasts in Eldridge, Iowa, and beyond.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.8/113 | 365 | 525 | 172 | 312 | 476 | 379 | 165 | 396 | 510 | 3300 | 6600 |
| White M: 68.4/110 | 352 | 515 | 160 | 300 | 422 | 372 | 150 | 382 | 500 | 3153 | 6306 |
| Yellow M: 67.0/103 | 352 | 505 | 160 | 300 | 380 | 365 | 150 | 368 | 440 | 3020 | 6040 |
| Red W: 70.2/116 | 339 | 440 | 148 | 288 | 370 | 315 | 135 | 330 | 430 | 2795 | 5590 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 36 | 3300 yards | 34.9 | 115 |
| White | 36 | 3153 yards | 34.3 | 109 |
| Yellow | 36 | 3020 yards | 33.6 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 39 | 2795 yards | 35.0 | 113 |
**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.