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 along the pristine shores of Panama City Beach, Florida, Sharks Tooth Golf Club stands as a testament to golfing excellence. Designed by the legendary Greg Norman, in collaboration with renowned architects Matthew Dusenberry and Tad Burnett, this 18-hole private course offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for golfers of all skill levels. With a par of 72 and a length of 7,246 yards, Sharks Tooth provides a perfect balance between playability and difficulty. The meticulously manicured fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and breathtaking water hazards create a visually stunning and engaging course. After your round, unwind at the well-appointed clubhouse or indulge in other recreational activities such as swimming or tennis. Embark on an unforgettable golfing journey at Sharks Tooth Golf Club, where every shot counts and memories are made.
Sharks Tooth Golf Club has consistently garnered rave reviews from golfers who have had the privilege of experiencing its world-class facilities. One reviewer described the course as "impeccable" and lauded its "decent layout." Another golfer was particularly impressed with the exceptional treatment received from the staff, describing it as "fantastic." The overall friendliness and professionalism of the staff have been consistently highlighted as key factors contributing to an enjoyable golfing experience.
The course conditions at Sharks Tooth Golf Club have also been the subject of much praise. Golfers have marveled at the pristine state of the course, with one reviewer remarking that it is always in "perfect shape" compared to other courses in the area. The meticulous attention to detail and dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality are evident in every aspect of the course.
The Links Card, a respected authority in the world of golf, offers its own insights into the perceived value of Sharks Tooth Golf Club. While acknowledging the exceptional course conditions and friendly staff, The Links Card notes that the higher-end costs may deter some golfers. Comparable public courses in the area offer similar experiences at more affordable prices, around $100 per round.
Despite this consideration, Sharks Tooth Golf Club remains a highly regarded destination for golfers seeking an exceptional golfing experience. The combination of its challenging layout, pristine conditions, and friendly atmosphere make it a worthwhile investment for those who value quality and exclusivity.
*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: 74.6/130 | 408 | 190 | 545 | 425 | 225 | 524 | 485 | 370 | 423 | 3595 | 430 | 193 | 422 | 531 | 216 | 420 | 362 | 570 | 460 | 3604 | 7199 |
| Black/Blue M: 72.9/127 | 408 | 179 | 545 | 384 | 202 | 524 | 397 | 370 | 389 | 3398 | 398 | 180 | 422 | 531 | 174 | 420 | 362 | 536 | 404 | 3427 | 6825 |
| Blue M: 71.5/125 | 371 | 179 | 510 | 384 | 202 | 514 | 397 | 316 | 389 | 3262 | 398 | 180 | 408 | 487 | 174 | 379 | 330 | 536 | 404 | 3296 | 6558 |
| Blue/White M: 70.5/124 | 371 | 169 | 494 | 355 | 167 | 514 | 354 | 316 | 389 | 3129 | 377 | 173 | 408 | 487 | 162 | 379 | 330 | 470 | 404 | 3190 | 6319 |
| White M: 69.7/122 W: 74.8/135 | 356 | 169 | 494 | 355 | 167 | 504 | 354 | 283 | 368 | 3050 | 377 | 173 | 395 | 477 | 162 | 346 | 311 | 470 | 356 | 3067 | 6117 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 72 | 7246 yards | 74.1 | 132 |
| II | 72 | 6567 yards | 71.1 | 126 |
| III | 72 | 6200 yards | 70.0 | 124 |
| IV | 72 | 5752 yards | 67.4 | 114 |
| IV (W) | 72 | 5752 yards | 72.5 | 126 |
**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.
Our 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.