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 in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas, Shady Oaks Country Club presents the renowned Shady Oaks Course, a masterpiece designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr. Established in 1959, this par-71 course offers a captivating blend of challenges and rewards for golfers of all skill levels. With a slope rating of [slope number] and a course rating that sets the standard for accomplished players, Shady Oaks promises an exhilarating round amidst breathtaking scenery. Whether you seek to push your limits or simply relish a relaxing day on the greens, this historic course guarantees an unforgettable golfing experience.
While we eagerly await player reviews for Shady Oaks Country Club – Shady Oaks Course, we can draw upon the course's exceptional features to envision the experiences that await golfers. With meticulously manicured Bent Grass fairways and greens, crafted by renowned architects like Robert Trent Jones Sr., Ralph Plummer, and Geoff Ogilvy, players can expect pristine playing conditions. The course's thoughtful design accommodates golfers of varying skill levels, ensuring an enjoyable and engaging round for all. As one might imagine, the diverse layout keeps players on their toes, with each hole presenting a unique challenge.
Furthermore, Shady Oaks Country Club goes beyond the course itself, offering a range of amenities that cater to golfers' needs. The well-equipped driving range provides an ideal space for honing one's skills, while the experienced teaching pro stands ready to assist players in refining their techniques. These thoughtful touches highlight the club's commitment to player development and enhancement. For those seeking a classic championship-style course steeped in history and complemented by professional services, Shady Oaks Country Club emerges as a compelling choice in the Fort Worth area.
Shady Oaks Country Club – Shady Oaks Course stands as a timeless gem in Fort Worth, Texas, offering golfers an exceptional value for their golfing endeavors. This private club boasts a rich history, with course architecture shaped by legendary figures like Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Ralph Plummer. The meticulously maintained Bent Grass fairways and greens ensure a superior playing experience, while the course's layout presents a captivating challenge for players of all skill levels.
Although user reviews are yet to surface, the picturesque setting, coupled with the club's impressive amenities, suggests an unforgettable experience for those who grace the fairways of Shady Oaks. Whether you're an aspiring golfer seeking to test your mettle on a championship-style course or a seasoned player looking for a delightful day out on the links, Shady Oaks Country Club promises to deliver quality golfing moments that will leave a lasting impression.
*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 I M: 74.0/138 W: 81.4/150 | 410 | 425 | 360 | 365 | 215 | 420 | 175 | 610 | 395 | 3375 | 400 | 420 | 235 | 440 | 540 | 510 | 165 | 400 | 440 | 3550 | 6925 |
| Tee II M: 72.0/136 W: 79.0/146 | 380 | 405 | 345 | 345 | 185 | 370 | 170 | 575 | 375 | 3150 | 355 | 395 | 200 | 410 | 500 | 480 | 145 | 380 | 420 | 3285 | 6435 |
| Tee III M: 68.9/131 W: 75.2/139 | 325 | 310 | 330 | 330 | 165 | 350 | 160 | 540 | 350 | 2860 | 325 | 345 | 165 | 340 | 485 | 470 | 130 | 325 | 340 | 2925 | 5785 |
| Tee IV M: 65.8/124 W: 71.6/126 | 315 | 310 | 310 | 275 | 140 | 235 | 155 | 480 | 250 | 2470 | 320 | 340 | 150 | 330 | 405 | 400 | 115 | 250 | 315 | 2625 | 5095 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6855 yards | 74.0 | 137 |
| White | 71 | 6465 yards | 71.9 | 133 |
| Green | 71 | 5835 yards | 70.1 | 131 |
| Yellow (W) | 71 | 5310 yards | 72.3 | 125 |
**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.