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 Warren, Vermont, Sugarbush Golf Course offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. and established in 1965, this 18-hole, par-72 course presents a challenging yet enjoyable layout. Measuring 6,464 yards from the blue tees with a slope rating of 128, Sugarbush Golf Course provides a true test of golf for experienced players. For those seeking a shorter game, alternative tee options are available, including white (69.0/122) and red (70.4/119). The course boasts meticulously maintained fairways of Blue Grass and Bent Grass greens, ensuring consistent playing surfaces throughout the season, which runs from May to October. Additionally, amenities such as cart rentals, club rentals, and driving range access enhance the overall golfing experience, making Sugarbush Golf Course a must-visit destination for golfers seeking an unforgettable adventure amidst the breathtaking scenery of Vermont's mountainside landscape.
Sugarbush Golf Course in Warren, Vermont has garnered rave reviews from players who have experienced its exceptional offerings. One reviewer highlights the course's layout, describing it as "very spread out, which is great for a private experience." Another reviewer notes the presence of "lots and lots of blind shots," adding an element of challenge to the game. The staff at Sugarbush Golf Course has consistently received praise for their exceptional service, with one reviewer commending them for being "great and very accommodating." The scenic views at Sugarbush Golf Course have also left a lasting impression on players, who have marveled at the course's natural beauty.
Despite a few mentions of average conditions and value compared to other courses in the area, there is a resounding consensus among reviewers regarding the excellent layout design and friendly staff at Sugarbush Golf Course. Players can anticipate an enjoyable and memorable golfing experience, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery and challenging holes that put their skills to the test.
Sugarbush Golf Course in Warren, Vermont offers golfers a compelling value proposition, combining an exceptional layout with a picturesque setting. Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr., the course presents a challenging and rewarding experience for players of all skill levels.
The Links Card acknowledges the course's spread-out layout, which provides a sense of privacy and seclusion. However, it also highlights the presence of numerous blind shots, which can add an element of difficulty for some players. The staff at Sugarbush Golf Course has consistently received praise for their friendly and accommodating nature, ensuring that players feel welcome and supported throughout their golfing experience.
While some reviewers have mentioned average conditions and value compared to other courses in the area, The Links Card emphasizes the exceptional layout design and welcoming staff members at Sugarbush Golf Course. For golfers seeking a memorable and scenic golfing experience amidst breathtaking mountain scenery, Sugarbush Golf Course in Warren, Vermont stands as a top choice.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.0/141 | 345 | 385 | 436 | 375 | 190 | 406 | 481 | 185 | 376 | 3179 | 547 | 184 | 393 | 353 | 475 | 375 | 192 | 350 | 332 | 3201 | 6380 |
| White M: 69.2/135 W: 75.5/133 | 328 | 380 | 409 | 361 | 165 | 373 | 434 | 170 | 353 | 2973 | 516 | 155 | 385 | 333 | 458 | 359 | 157 | 334 | 329 | 3026 | 5999 |
| Gold M: 65.3/120 | 312 | 272 | 315 | 340 | 152 | 275 | 385 | 143 | 310 | 2504 | 465 | 121 | 377 | 255 | 405 | 267 | 126 | 302 | 323 | 2641 | 5145 |
| Green M: 63.8/119 W: 69.8/122 | 305 | 272 | 310 | 330 | 140 | 270 | 375 | 135 | 305 | 2442 | 390 | 112 | 344 | 250 | 400 | 260 | 103 | 294 | 323 | 2476 | 4918 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6464 yards | 71.7 | 128 |
| White | 70 | 5922 yards | 69.0 | 122 |
| Red | 72 | 5231 yards | 70.4 | 119 |
**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.