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
The Federal Club, located in Glen Allen, Virginia, is a premier private golf course that offers an exceptional playing experience for golfers of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architects Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, and Harrison Minchew Golf Course Architecture, this 18-hole course was established in 2007. With a par of 72 and a length of 7,073 yards from the back tees, it provides ample challenges for experienced players. The course features multiple tee options to accommodate different abilities and includes varying slopes and ratings to ensure an enjoyable round regardless of handicap level. From its meticulously maintained fairways made with Bent Grass to its challenging greens also constructed with Bent Grass, every aspect has been meticulously crafted with precision and attention to detail. Additionally, amenities such as carts included in the green fee make for a convenient round, while the clubhouse offers meeting facilities and banquet services for special events. Whether you're seeking a challenging test of your skills or simply looking to enjoy a day on the links surrounded by beautiful scenery, The Federal Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience.
The player reviews for The Federal Club in Glen Allen, Virginia are overwhelmingly positive. Golfers have consistently lauded the outstanding maintenance of this Arnold Palmer Signature Course, with bentgrass fairways and greens that are kept in immaculate condition year-round, despite the challenging hot and humid summers. One reviewer aptly noted, "The maintenance on this course is outstanding… This is not an easy task in the local hot and humid summers."
Players also express appreciation for the challenging yet fair layout of the course. As one golfer put it, "Every single hole at this course has a sense of difficulty while yielding itself to a potential birdie opportunity." Another golfer highlighted the strategic decisions required on each shot, saying, "These are the types of decisions that a golfer is faced with on every single shot at this course."
Beyond the course itself, reviewers consistently mention the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff members. One golfer remarked, "The staff is also friendly and helpful."
Overall, The Federal Club receives high marks for its impeccable conditions, enjoyable layout, and welcoming staff.
The Links Cards holds The Federal Club in high regard, recognizing it as a golf course that offers exceptional value for golfers. Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer and opened in 2007, this private course has consistently received rave reviews from players who appreciate its challenging yet fair layout.
One of the key factors contributing to The Federal Club's value proposition is its impeccable maintenance. Despite the challenging climate, the bentgrass fairways and greens are meticulously maintained, ensuring a consistently high-quality playing experience throughout the year. Golfers have expressed their admiration for the attention to detail and the impressive standards upheld by the course management.
Furthermore, players appreciate the strategic nature of each hole at The Federal Club. Every shot demands careful consideration and presents opportunities for birdies, making for an engaging and rewarding round of golf. Reviewers have highlighted the enjoyment they derive from making strategic decisions on every single shot as they navigate through this well-designed course.
In addition to the course itself, reviewers consistently praise the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff members at The Federal Club. From the moment they arrive until they depart, golfers feel welcomed and supported, enhancing their overall experience.
In conclusion, The Federal Club provides an outstanding experience for both skilled golfers seeking a challenge and those looking for enjoyable rounds on well-maintained grounds. With its stunning design by Arnold Palmer, top-notch conditions all year long, and friendly staff members ready to assist players along their way, it's no wonder why this course receives such high praise from visitors. The Links Cards wholeheartedly recommends The Federal Club as a golf course that offers exceptional value and an unforgettable golfing experience.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.8/141 | 446 | 180 | 420 | 434 | 202 | 478 | 616 | 343 | 542 | 3661 | 548 | 163 | 390 | 532 | 215 | 369 | 589 | 179 | 427 | 3412 | 7073 |
| Black/Blue M: 72.9/140 | 415 | 172 | 420 | 405 | 202 | 478 | 563 | 323 | 542 | 3520 | 548 | 163 | 390 | 532 | 189 | 369 | 567 | 179 | 427 | 3364 | 6884 |
| Blue M: 71.4/137 | 415 | 172 | 393 | 405 | 171 | 443 | 563 | 323 | 508 | 3393 | 504 | 130 | 368 | 522 | 189 | 341 | 567 | 161 | 377 | 3159 | 6552 |
| Blue/White M: 70.4/133 W: 76.5/141 | 373 | 151 | 393 | 376 | 171 | 412 | 515 | 323 | 508 | 3222 | 504 | 130 | 368 | 522 | 165 | 341 | 541 | 161 | 377 | 3109 | 6331 |
| White M: 69.4/131 | 373 | 151 | 377 | 376 | 163 | 412 | 515 | 315 | 501 | 3183 | 465 | 120 | 335 | 496 | 165 | 320 | 541 | 141 | 348 | 2931 | 6114 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7073 yards | 74.1 | 145 |
| Blue | 72 | 6549 yards | 71.7 | 140 |
| White | 72 | 6300 yards | 70.7 | 136 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 6105 yards | 69.8 | 134 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5414 yards | 71.4 | 133 |
**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.