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 picturesque town of Midway, Utah, Soldier Hollow Golf Course – The Silver Course stands as a haven for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. Designed by renowned golf course architect Gene Bates and established in 2004, this parkland-style course offers an unparalleled golfing experience. With 18 holes stretching across a challenging 7,355 yards, par 72, and a slope rating of 142, The Silver Course provides both difficulty and fairness for golfers seeking to test their skills. Multiple tee options, ranging from the longest gold tees to the shorter red tees, cater to players of varying abilities. The well-manicured fairways, adorned with Kentucky Blue Grass, and smooth Bent Grass greens ensure a pleasurable golfing experience. Amenities such as carts included in green fees and practice facilities, including a driving range, pitching/chipping area, and putting green, further enhance the golfing experience. Whether you're an intermediate golfer seeking adventure or an advanced player looking for new challenges, Soldier Hollow Golf Course – The Silver Course promises an unforgettable golfing journey.
Golfers who have graced the fairways of Soldier Hollow Golf Course – The Silver Course have shared their experiences, providing valuable insights into the course. One player lauds the course for its excellent condition and wide fairways, which offer a forgiving experience for intermediate players. The absence of trees is also noted as a positive aspect, allowing for more straightforward shots. However, the player advises bringing sunscreen as there is limited shade on the course.
Another reviewer, while not finding any holes particularly remarkable, still enjoyed their round and found the course to be reasonably priced. However, they mention the lack of amenities, such as a drink cart or snack bar, as a minor inconvenience during their round.
In contrast, a negative review criticizes the course's conditions and maintenance, comparing it unfavorably to a dump. The reviewer also mentions encountering an unenthusiastic attitude from staff members.
Despite these criticisms, the majority of reviewers have positive experiences with both the layout and conditions of the course. As one reviewer aptly puts it, "You can't beat [the Silver] (and Gold) as value for your dollar."
The Links Cards, a renowned golf course rating system, echoes the sentiments of many golfers regarding the value offered by Soldier Hollow Golf Course – The Silver Course. The course is widely regarded as a budget-friendly option, providing golfers with a quality golfing experience without breaking the bank. The well-maintained conditions, forgiving fairways, and limited trees make it an ideal choice for intermediate players seeking an enjoyable round of golf.
While some reviewers may find the holes to be less captivating, the overall experience at this reasonably priced course is generally positive. It's worth noting that there are some limitations in terms of amenities, such as the absence of a drink cart or snack bar during rounds.
Despite the occasional negative review criticizing the course's conditions or staff attitude, the majority of golfers have positive experiences at Soldier Hollow Golf Course – The Silver Course. If you're seeking a budget-friendly option with decent conditions and an enjoyable layout, this course is definitely worth considering.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 74.0/138 | 452 | 570 | 204 | 451 | 211 | 588 | 188 | 429 | 582 | 3675 | 595 | 413 | 455 | 217 | 404 | 214 | 615 | 186 | 581 | 3680 | 7355 |
| Black M: 72.3/133 | 420 | 537 | 194 | 433 | 199 | 558 | 175 | 414 | 564 | 3494 | 564 | 393 | 432 | 208 | 387 | 198 | 582 | 166 | 548 | 3478 | 6972 |
| Blue M: 70.2/126 | 399 | 506 | 173 | 405 | 190 | 527 | 148 | 394 | 528 | 3270 | 537 | 367 | 406 | 201 | 362 | 191 | 552 | 143 | 469 | 3228 | 6498 |
| White M: 67.7/120 W: 73.5/135 | 370 | 473 | 158 | 363 | 171 | 484 | 137 | 367 | 485 | 3008 | 500 | 342 | 375 | 172 | 339 | 178 | 513 | 132 | 435 | 2986 | 5994 |
| Red M: 64.8/107 W: 69.9/128 | 347 | 436 | 94 | 346 | 148 | 453 | 116 | 340 | 447 | 2727 | 460 | 311 | 340 | 156 | 312 | 137 | 468 | 122 | 340 | 2646 | 5373 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7355 yards | 74.2 | 142 |
| Black | 72 | 6972 yards | 72.4 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6498 yards | 70.7 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 5994 yards | 68.2 | 116 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5994 yards | 73.0 | 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.