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
SilverHorn Golf Club of Texas, situated just 15 minutes from San Antonio's iconic Riverwalk, has rapidly gained recognition as one of the premier golf courses in Texas. Designed by renowned golf course architect Randy Heckenkemper and established in 1995, this semi-private course boasts 262 acres of picturesque rolling hills adorned with mature oak and cedar trees. The meticulously crafted layout features tree-lined fairways and artfully contoured greens, presenting a captivating challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Water hazards, including both dry and wet creeks, strategically placed throughout the course add an extra layer of complexity to the game. Measuring 6,922 yards from the back tees with a slope rating of 138 and a rating index score of 73.4, SilverHorn offers a par 72 course that demands precision and skill. Notable holes include the signature par-5 sixth hole, where water borders the left side, and the challenging par-4 fifteenth hole, featuring an elevated green guarded by bunkers and two intersecting creeks. Whether you're a local golfer or a visiting enthusiast seeking a combination of stunning scenery and challenging playability, SilverHorn Golf Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience.
Reviews from golfers who have experienced SilverHorn Golf Club of Texas in San Antonio, Texas, provide valuable insights into the course's strengths and areas for improvement. One reviewer, likely a senior golfer, lauded the layout as "very fun for seniors," while another commended the abundance of wildlife that graces the course. Positive remarks about the course conditions and the enjoyable atmosphere at SilverHorn were also prevalent.
However, some reviewers highlighted aspects that could be enhanced. The lack of water stations and ball cleaners on the course was a common complaint, especially considering the course's pricing. Additionally, the absence of GPS devices on carts was mentioned as an inconvenience. These suggestions indicate opportunities for SilverHorn Golf Club to further elevate the player experience by addressing these concerns.
The Links Card, a respected golf course rating platform, assigns SilverHorn Golf Club of Texas a commendable 4.2 rating based on an impressive 1075 reviews. This semi-private course has earned a reputation as one of the best golf courses in the state, offering excellent value for the price. The course's scenic layout, challenging holes, and overall enjoyable atmosphere contribute to its popularity among golfers.
The front nine's signature hole, the par-5 sixth, stands out with its 20 acres of water hazard bordering the left side, demanding accuracy and precision. On the back nine, the par-4 fifteenth hole presents a formidable challenge with its elevated green, strategically guarded by a large bunker and two creeks that intersect the fairway.
While reviewers have generally praised SilverHorn Golf Club for its well-maintained conditions and abundant wildlife sightings, some have suggested improvements such as adding water stations and ball cleaners to enhance the player experience.
In conclusion, SilverHorn Golf Club of Texas offers golfers an exceptional golfing experience at an affordable price point. Whether you're a local golfer or willing to travel for a memorable round, SilverHorn promises a scenic and challenging course that delivers great value for money.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green M: 73.4/138 | 584 | 409 | 406 | 431 | 210 | 556 | 174 | 360 | 437 | 3567 | 547 | 400 | 376 | 165 | 284 | 446 | 184 | 429 | 524 | 3355 | 6922 |
| Gold M: 70.9/131 | 535 | 384 | 377 | 404 | 174 | 503 | 144 | 333 | 417 | 3271 | 489 | 361 | 363 | 155 | 265 | 415 | 166 | 376 | 472 | 3062 | 6333 |
| Black M: 68.3/120 W: 75.3/136 | 504 | 350 | 357 | 370 | 159 | 473 | 122 | 310 | 383 | 3028 | 460 | 318 | 336 | 139 | 252 | 381 | 133 | 335 | 449 | 2803 | 5831 |
| Silver M: 65.7/111 W: 71.8/132 | 480 | 311 | 321 | 311 | 137 | 424 | 98 | 293 | 359 | 2734 | 428 | 300 | 299 | 126 | 214 | 339 | 115 | 301 | 415 | 2537 | 5271 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 72 | 6922 yards | 73.4 | 138 |
| Gold | 72 | 6333 yards | 70.9 | 131 |
| Black | 72 | 5831 yards | 68.3 | 120 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 5831 yards | 75.3 | 136 |
| Silver | 72 | 5271 yards | 65.7 | 111 |
**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.