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 amidst the picturesque landscapes of Shellman Bluff, Georgia, Sapelo Hammock Golf Club invites golfers to embark on an unforgettable coastal golfing experience. Designed by the renowned Rusty Simmons and established in 1999, this semi-private course boasts 18 holes with a par of 72 and a challenging length of 6,698 yards. Featuring Bermuda fairways and greens, the course offers a visually captivating setting for golfers of all skill levels. The layout presents a series of water hazards on nine holes and forced carries on eight holes, adding an exhilarating element to each round. Well-placed bunkers strategically dot the course, further enhancing the challenge and excitement. Sapelo Hammock Golf Club has consistently been recognized as one of Georgia's top courses by Golf Advisor, a testament to its exceptional quality and golfing experience. Whether seeking breathtaking views or a true test of golfing prowess, this hidden gem promises a memorable golfing adventure.
Sapelo Hammock Golf Club has garnered widespread acclaim from golfers, consistently receiving excellent reviews. The course conditions have been lauded for their impeccable maintenance, with players remarking on the fantastic staff, reasonable prices, and pristine course conditions. The greens, in particular, have been praised for their smoothness and consistent quality. The course layout has also been highly regarded, with golfers describing it as a "tremendous layout" and a "gorgeous property." Notably, the friendliness and professionalism of the staff have been repeatedly highlighted, with one golfer describing their experience as a "fabulous day" thanks to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. These glowing reviews collectively paint a picture of Sapelo Hammock Golf Club as a premier golfing destination that delivers an exceptional experience.
The Links Cards wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding Sapelo Hammock Golf Club. The course offers exceptional value for golfers seeking an enjoyable and memorable round in Shellman Bluff, Georgia. The consistently excellent conditions, picturesque setting, and friendly staff contribute to an overall experience that exceeds expectations. The course's accessibility to golfers of all skill levels, with various tee options and a well-designed layout, further enhances its appeal. With its 18-hole, par-72 course measuring 6,698 yards, Sapelo Hammock Golf Club provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for golfers of all skill levels. The presence of water hazards, bunkers, forced carries, and wildlife sightings along the course adds to the diversity and excitement of each round.
In conclusion, Sapelo Hammock Golf Club stands as a testament to the pursuit of golfing excellence. Its combination of exceptional course conditions, picturesque coastal setting, friendly staff, and accessible nature solidifies its position as a must-visit destination for golfers seeking an unforgettable experience in Shellman Bluff, Georgia.
*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: 72.8/134 | 409 | 332 | 406 | 354 | 513 | 168 | 424 | 210 | 542 | 3358 | 407 | 400 | 525 | 340 | 390 | 196 | 399 | 183 | 500 | 3340 | 6698 |
| Blue M: 70.3/125 | 396 | 310 | 379 | 325 | 482 | 152 | 390 | 196 | 455 | 3085 | 365 | 363 | 508 | 328 | 377 | 180 | 377 | 167 | 475 | 3140 | 6225 |
| White M: 68.3/122 W: 73.7/126 | 363 | 291 | 350 | 289 | 460 | 130 | 363 | 176 | 432 | 2854 | 347 | 340 | 489 | 308 | 342 | 166 | 361 | 155 | 446 | 2954 | 5808 |
| Gold M: 65.8/115 W: 70.7/119 | 334 | 279 | 323 | 257 | 436 | 103 | 337 | 105 | 409 | 2583 | 332 | 316 | 479 | 248 | 315 | 139 | 334 | 104 | 407 | 2674 | 5257 |
| Red W: 67.7/113 | 324 | 265 | 294 | 234 | 414 | 71 | 313 | 92 | 380 | 2387 | 271 | 252 | 413 | 240 | 299 | 124 | 306 | 89 | 372 | 2366 | 4753 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6698 yards | 72.8 | 134 |
| Blue | 72 | 6225 yards | 70.3 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 5808 yards | 68.3 | 122 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5808 yards | 73.7 | 126 |
| Gold | 72 | 5257 yards | 65.8 | 115 |
**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.