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
Shadow Ridge Golf Club, nestled in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, offers a captivating golf experience that caters to players of all skill levels. Established in 1994 and meticulously designed by Tom Sieckmann, with Jackson Kahn Design adding their expertise in 2018, this 7,000-yard, par-72 course promises an exhilarating challenge. With a slope rating of 139 and a course rating of 73.3, Shadow Ridge provides a stern test for seasoned golfers while remaining accessible to those seeking to hone their skills. The course features a variety of tee options, ranging from the formidable Black tees at 7063 yards to the approachable Green tees at 5176 yards, ensuring an enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities. Beyond the course itself, Shadow Ridge boasts exceptional amenities, including pristine practice facilities with driving ranges and putting greens, as well as professional instruction through "The Golf Academy at Shadow Ridge Country Club."
Reviews for Shadow Ridge Golf Club paint a nuanced picture of the course. TimGavrichGP, an accomplished golfer who frequents the course, commends the creative bunkering that adds intrigue to the layout and lauds the elevation changes that provide visual interest. He particularly highlights certain holes that stand out due to their unique design features, such as strategically placed bunkers. However, TimGavrichGP also notes that some aspects of the course fall short when compared to other golf courses in Omaha. Despite these criticisms, the overall sentiment regarding the staff's friendliness is positive, with TimGavrichGP acknowledging their courteous and welcoming demeanor.
In terms of amenities and facilities, Shadow Ridge Golf Club excels, offering a plethora of options beyond the golf course itself. A sparkling pool and well-maintained tennis court provide ample opportunities for recreation, while the golf practice areas ensure that players have the resources they need to improve their game. While TimGavrichGP's assessment of the course conditions and layout may be average, the club's impressive amenities elevate the overall experience, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a well-rounded recreational experience.
Shadow Ridge Golf Club presents a mixed bag of experiences, according to reviews. As a privately owned course, it offers a challenging and engaging layout, particularly for advanced golfers like TimGavrichGP. The creative bunkering and elevation changes add intrigue to the course, although certain design elements may pale in comparison to other courses in the area. Despite average ratings for conditions and layout, Shadow Ridge compensates with its exceptional amenities, including a pool, tennis court, and well-equipped golf facilities. The friendly and welcoming staff further enhances the overall experience. For those seeking a comprehensive recreational experience that combines golf with other activities, Shadow Ridge Golf Club emerges as a compelling option.
Please note that proper attire is required when visiting this private facility.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee 1 M: 74.2/132 | 366 | 593 | 170 | 392 | 439 | 402 | 536 | 226 | 474 | 3598 | 388 | 434 | 509 | 156 | 307 | 454 | 537 | 198 | 427 | 3410 | 7008 |
| Tee 2 M: 71.8/128 | 334 | 535 | 148 | 351 | 398 | 365 | 505 | 195 | 442 | 3273 | 364 | 415 | 496 | 135 | 295 | 412 | 500 | 182 | 414 | 3213 | 6486 |
| Tee 2/3 M: 70.2/126 | 334 | 535 | 129 | 285 | 363 | 365 | 505 | 164 | 403 | 3083 | 364 | 391 | 496 | 135 | 295 | 378 | 500 | 155 | 385 | 3099 | 6182 |
| Tee 3 M: 69.0/122 W: 74.7/129 | 322 | 453 | 129 | 285 | 363 | 347 | 484 | 164 | 403 | 2950 | 330 | 391 | 483 | 125 | 263 | 378 | 439 | 155 | 385 | 2949 | 5899 |
| Tee 4 W: 70.4/120 | 284 | 420 | 106 | 226 | 330 | 303 | 439 | 132 | 343 | 2583 | 303 | 346 | 411 | 102 | 217 | 344 | 409 | 105 | 322 | 2559 | 5142 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7063 yards | 73.3 | 139 |
| White | 72 | 6508 yards | 71.3 | 135 |
| Blue | 72 | 5918 yards | 68.9 | 126 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 5918 yards | 74.5 | 130 |
| Green | 72 | 5176 yards | 70.4 | 123 |
**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.