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 tranquil Manakin-Sabot area of Virginia, The Kanawha Club is a golfer's haven. Designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio and established in 1999, this magnificent course offers a captivating experience for players of all skill levels. With its meticulously manicured fairways and strategically placed bunkers, The Kanawha Club ensures an unforgettable golfing adventure. The par-72 layout boasts a diverse range of hole lengths, catering to both seasoned professionals and casual enthusiasts. The course's challenging slope rating guarantees a test of skill for even the most accomplished golfers, while remaining accessible and enjoyable for those seeking to refine their game. Whether you're captivated by the lush scenery or focused on perfecting your swing, The Kanawha Club promises an exceptional round every time you grace its verdant greens.
While comprehensive player reviews for The Kanawha Club in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia are currently unavailable, we can draw inferences based on the course's notable features. Designed by the esteemed architect Lester George in 2005, The Kanawha Club presents a scenic and meticulously maintained 9-hole private course. Multiple tee options cater to golfers of varying skill levels, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all. With a par of 27 and stretching over 1564 yards, the course winds through picturesque surroundings, challenging players to showcase their short game prowess. The presence of practice facilities, including a driving range and putting green, allows golfers to hone their skills before embarking on the fairways. Although specific player testimonials are lacking at present, the architect's reputation and attention to detail suggest that golf enthusiasts visiting this club will likely discover a delightful haven for quality golf amidst serene landscapes.
The Kanawha Club in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia offers golfers a picturesque and well-maintained 9-hole private course designed by the renowned Lester George. With varying tee options to accommodate different skill levels and spanning over 1564 yards, players can anticipate an enjoyable round that tests their short game abilities. The presence of amenities like a driving range and putting green ensures ample opportunities for practice and skill refinement. While current player reviews are not available, the architect's attention to detail suggests that golf enthusiasts visiting this club will likely find it a delightful place to enjoy quality golf moments amidst serene landscapes. Whether you're seeking to enhance your skills or simply relish a leisurely round in a beautiful setting, The Kanawha Club promises great value for those seeking quality golf moments on this charming course.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back M: 50.0/90 | 184 | 203 | 225 | 168 | 108 | 147 | 161 | 162 | 206 | 1564 | 3128 |
| Middle M: 49.9/88 | 149 | 188 | 188 | 133 | 84 | 127 | 119 | 128 | 178 | 1294 | 2588 |
| Forward M: 48.5/81 W: 49.4/83 | 106 | 134 | 96 | 95 | 62 | 103 | 92 | 95 | 141 | 924 | 1902 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | ||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 54 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 27 | 1564 yards | ||
| Middle | 27 | 1294 yards | ||
| Forward | 27 | 978 yards |
**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.
We offer free memberships for your employees to use at other partner courses for access to the same perks available to our paying members. Your staff's cards will carry your courses' name and their name so they're identified as industry insiders.New in 2022: an unofficial industry rate program. At the request of several partner courses, we're creating a section in our listings for insider rates that are only visible and available to registered staff members. Participation by your course is optionalYour staff memberships will stay active as long as your course remains active on the platformOur 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.