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
Tahoma Valley Golf & Country Club, nestled in the charming town of Yelm, Washington, offers golfers a delightful and distinctive experience. Established in 1960, this public course boasts the reputation of being the driest in the Puget Sound region. Designed by talented architects, the course presents a well-maintained layout that showcases the Northwest's signature undulating bump-and-run style of play. With breathtaking views of the majestic Mount Rainier from every hole, Tahoma Valley provides a picturesque backdrop that enhances the golfing experience. Although not overly long at just under 6,000 yards from the back tees, the course poses challenges to both beginners and experienced players alike. The narrow fairways demand accuracy, while the memorable par-3 holes offer increased difficulty levels and stunning vistas. Whether you're a local golfer or a visiting enthusiast seeking a scenic and enjoyable round, Tahoma Valley Golf & Country Club promises to deliver a memorable golfing experience.
Golfers who have graced the fairways of Tahoma Valley Golf & Country Club have shared a range of experiences. While some have lauded the course conditions and layout, others have expressed concerns about certain aspects. The friendly and accommodating staff at Tahoma Valley is consistently praised, creating a welcoming atmosphere for golfers.
One golfer described the course as an "easy walk" but felt it wasn't worth the regular price. However, they were delighted with the discounted rate obtained through GolfNow. Another player had a positive experience, enjoying perfect weather and the opportunity to walk the course.
Positive feedback also highlighted the friendliness of both staff members and fellow players, with one reviewer even referring to Tahoma Valley as a "very cool place to play." However, some golfers voiced dissatisfaction with specific elements of the course layout, particularly the proximity of holes 17 and 18. Interestingly, one reviewer expressed nostalgia for an older version of this hole setup. Opinions on the amenities at Tahoma Valley varied, ranging from average to excellent, reflecting individual preferences.
The Links Cards' assessment of Tahoma Valley Golf & Country Club reveals a generally positive sentiment regarding the course's value. While there are differing opinions among golfers, the overall consensus leans towards satisfaction. The well-manicured greens, which putt fast and true, have garnered praise from many players. Despite not being particularly long, the course offers enough challenges to keep high handicappers engaged.
One reviewer noted that Tahoma Valley was an easy walk but felt it wasn't worth the regular price. However, they were pleased with their discounted rate on GolfNow at $16.
The friendliness of both staff members and fellow players received positive mentions from multiple reviewers, earning Tahoma Valley a reputation as a very cool place to play.
While some golfers expressed dissatisfaction with certain elements of the layout, such as holes 17 and 18 being next to each other, others missed an older version of this setup.
Overall sentiment towards condition was good or excellent while value consistently ranked as excellent among those who reviewed Tahoma Valley Golf & Country Club in Yelm Washington.
*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: 68.4/124 W: 74.4/126 | 476 | 514 | 376 | 129 | 179 | 338 | 359 | 338 | 203 | 2912 | 353 | 384 | 493 | 204 | 300 | 157 | 460 | 184 | 490 | 3025 | 5937 |
| White M: 67.5/121 W: 73.3/123 | 469 | 499 | 354 | 120 | 170 | 332 | 351 | 324 | 184 | 2803 | 347 | 373 | 490 | 180 | 288 | 152 | 453 | 172 | 480 | 2935 | 5738 |
| Red M: 65.2/115 W: 70.4/118 | 449 | 393 | 336 | 112 | 149 | 310 | 340 | 294 | 143 | 2526 | 326 | 363 | 453 | 163 | 261 | 126 | 433 | 139 | 447 | 2711 | 5237 |
| Handicap | 4 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | |||
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (W) | 71 | 5937 yards | 74.4 | 126 |
| Blue | 71 | 5937 yards | 68.4 | 124 |
| White | 71 | 5738 yards | 67.5 | 121 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5738 yards | 73.3 | 123 |
| Red | 71 | 5237 yards | 65.2 | 115 |
**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.