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 Mexico, Missouri, The Oaks golf course invites players of all skill levels to experience a captivating and rewarding round of golf. Designed by the renowned architect [Architect's Name] and established in [Year], this par-[Par Number] course presents a scenic backdrop of rolling fairways and strategically placed hazards. The Oaks offers a diverse range of hole lengths, catering to various playing styles, while its challenging slope rating adds an extra layer of complexity for seasoned golfers. Whether you're a beginner looking to hone your skills or an experienced player seeking a memorable day on the greens, The Oaks promises an unforgettable golfing experience.
While there are currently no published player reviews for The Oaks in Mexico, Missouri, we can anticipate an overwhelmingly positive response based on the course's exceptional features and layout. The 9-hole private layout offers varying tee options, ensuring an enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Established in 1920, The Oaks exudes a historic charm that adds to its allure. With a manageable length of 3121 yards and a moderate slope rating of 125, the course provides a fair challenge without overwhelming beginners. The availability of practice facilities, including a driving range and teaching pro, further enhances the potential for learning and improvement.
Envisioning future player testimonials, we can expect praise for the course's well-maintained fairways and the friendly demeanor of the staff. Golfers may remark on the enjoyable round they experienced due to the excellent course conditions, while others might highlight the positive impact of the friendly staff on their overall experience. Despite the lack of current online reviews, prospective players are encouraged to discover this hidden gem near Audrain County and experience its charm firsthand.
The Links Cards recognizes the value that The Oaks offers to golfers seeking a delightful and challenging round of golf. The course's 9-hole private layout provides a diverse range of tee options, accommodating players of varying skill levels. Established in 1920, The Oaks boasts a rich history as a former country club, adding to its allure and charm. The manageable length of 3121 yards and the moderate slope rating of 125 ensure an enjoyable experience for both beginners and experienced golfers. Practice facilities, such as a driving range and teaching pro, enhance the learning opportunities for those looking to improve their game.
While specific reviews are currently unavailable online, prospective visitors can anticipate well-maintained fairways and potentially friendly staff at this hidden gem near Audrain County. Golfers seeking a charming setting combined with diverse challenges will find value exploring The Oaks for their next round.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/Red M: 70.5/125 | 451 | 370 | 360 | 142 | 397 | 529 | 377 | 176 | 319 | 3121 | 6167 |
| Grey/Black M: 67.0/120 | 398 | 325 | 340 | 133 | 317 | 468 | 337 | 162 | 261 | 2741 | 5455 |
| Yellow/Blue M: 66.1/118 W: 67.1/120 | 367 | 252 | 326 | 114 | 310 | 410 | 318 | 149 | 258 | 2504 | 5032 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | ||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 3121 yards | 35.2 | 125 |
| Grey | 36 | 2741 yards | 33.5 | 120 |
| Yellow | 36 | 2504 yards | 35.0 | 124 |
**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.