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 charming town of Cathlamet, Washington, Skyline Golf Course is a 9-hole public course that has been delighting golfers since its establishment in 1971. Designed by renowned architect Ralph Rodahl, this course offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels. With a par of 35 and measuring at 2,313 yards in length from the white tees, it provides an ideal setting to work on your short game while still offering opportunities for longer drives. The course boasts a slope rating of 106 and a rating of 29.6, indicating moderate difficulty for average golfers. Whether you're looking to improve your skills or simply enjoy a relaxing round with friends against the stunning backdrop of rural Washington scenery, Skyline Golf Course is sure to leave you satisfied with its well-maintained greens and friendly atmosphere.
Skyline Golf Course in Cathlamet, Washington has received positive reviews from golfers, earning a reputation as a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest. One golfer describes it as "the emerald gem of the Columbia River" and praises its challenging layout for both walkers and cart users. They mention that despite the undulation of the course, it drains quickly after rain, ensuring a pleasant experience even in wet conditions. Another reviewer notes that hole placements are regularly moved to provide different experiences and prevent repetitiveness, keeping the course interesting for frequent players.
The management change in late 2012 has resulted in significant improvements throughout the course. Golfers appreciate the well-kept fairways, greens, roughs, and hazards, as well as the natural beauty of the course, enhanced by over 100-year-old trees and low brush. Additionally, the stunning view of the Columbia River adds to the overall golfing experience. The friendly staff and affordable carts and green fees further contribute to the positive feedback from golfers, who find Skyline Golf Course suitable for players of all skill levels.
The Links Cards highly recommends Skyline Golf Course for its exceptional value. This public course offers a challenging and enjoyable golfing experience at an affordable price point. Golfers can expect well-maintained conditions, including fairways, greens, roughs, and hazards, as well as a picturesque setting with stunning views of the Columbia River. The course's moderate difficulty makes it suitable for players of all skill levels, and the friendly staff and affordable carts and green fees add to its appeal.
Overall, Skyline Golf Course in Cathlamet, Washington is a must-visit for golfers seeking a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest. Its challenging layout, natural beauty, and affordable pricing make it an exceptional value for golfers of all skill levels.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/blue W: 68.5/121 | 445 | 237 | 104 | 122 | 214 | 280 | 413 | 156 | 300 | 2271 | 4746 |
| White W: 66.4/114 | 445 | 237 | 104 | 122 | 214 | 280 | 413 | 156 | 300 | 2271 | 4542 |
| Blue M: 63.7/115 W: 70.6/128 | 246 | 94 | 122 | 235 | 261 | 337 | 219 | 289 | 406 | 2209 | 4418 |
| Red M: 61.0/107 W: 63.8/106 | 228 | 87 | 100 | 183 | 249 | 267 | 152 | 228 | 396 | 1890 | 3780 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 2313 yards | 29.6 | 106 |
| Red | 35 | 2037 yards | 31.9 | 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.
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.