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 heart of Longview, Texas, The Challenge at Oak Forest Country Club offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned golf course architect Billy Martindale and established in 1976, this private 18-hole course boasts meticulously maintained fairways adorned with lush 419 Bermuda grass and pristine greens featuring Dwarf Tiff Bermuda grass. Measuring 6,671 yards from the gold tees, the course presents a challenging par of 72, ensuring a gratifying round for golfers of all skill levels. With a slope rating of 119 and a course rating of 69.2, Oak Forest provides a stern test for intermediate players while remaining accessible to beginners and advanced golfers seeking to hone their skills.
The Challenge at Oak Forest Country Club has garnered widespread acclaim from golfers who have experienced its captivating layout and exceptional conditions. One enthusiastic player described the course as a "good challenge," citing the strategic placement of bunkers and creeks that demand precise shot-making. The fast greens were also lauded, adding an extra layer of complexity to the golfing experience. Another golfer highlighted the serene ambiance of the course, particularly during a Thursday tee time, which felt like having the entire course to themselves. Despite a minor hiccup regarding tee time bookings through an app, the overall experience was overwhelmingly positive.
The Links Card, a respected authority in golf course evaluations, wholeheartedly endorses The Challenge at Oak Forest Country Club for its exceptional value. Golfers can expect a meticulously maintained course, challenging hole layouts, and friendly staff members who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable golfing experience. The course's strategic hazards, including bunkers and creeks, add an element of excitement and challenge, while the fast greens demand precision and skill. Despite the high-quality experience, The Challenge at Oak Forest Country Club offers reasonable rates, making it an excellent choice for golfers seeking value without compromising on quality.
Whether you're an aspiring golfer looking to improve your game or a seasoned player seeking a stimulating challenge, The Challenge at Oak Forest Country Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience. With its combination of well-maintained conditions, friendly staff, and strategic course design, this hidden gem in Longview, Texas, is a must-play for golf enthusiasts of all levels.
*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: 72.9/133 | 390 | 541 | 395 | 319 | 380 | 206 | 341 | 200 | 587 | 3359 | 388 | 225 | 545 | 211 | 383 | 151 | 533 | 269 | 592 | 3297 | 6656 |
| Blue M: 71.1/126 | 377 | 510 | 370 | 307 | 360 | 181 | 345 | 173 | 541 | 3164 | 359 | 201 | 534 | 197 | 341 | 138 | 507 | 243 | 571 | 3091 | 6255 |
| White M: 69.8/123 W: 75.1/134 | 357 | 488 | 349 | 288 | 344 | 173 | 332 | 148 | 481 | 2960 | 355 | 189 | 517 | 178 | 316 | 128 | 507 | 243 | 549 | 2982 | 5942 |
| Black M: 65.5/113 W: 69.7/126 | 313 | 453 | 298 | 274 | 325 | 139 | 293 | 122 | 434 | 2651 | 245 | 135 | 417 | 144 | 306 | 116 | 394 | 214 | 459 | 2430 | 5081 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6671 yards | 69.2 | 119 |
| Blue | 72 | 6432 yards | 69.0 | 117 |
| White | 72 | 6087 yards | 68.1 | 114 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4971 yards | 69.2 | 118 |
**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.