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 Rookery South, nestled in the charming town of Milton, Delaware, is a public golf course that has captivated the hearts of golfers since its establishment in 2000. Designed with a harmonious blend of beauty and challenge, this 18-hole course caters to golfers of all skill levels. Measuring 6,481 yards from the back tees with a par of 71, The Rookery South offers a rewarding experience for those seeking to test their abilities. The course boasts a slope rating of 125 and a rating of 70.5, ensuring an enjoyable yet demanding round. Featuring lush bent grass fairways and meticulously maintained greens, this year-round course guarantees exceptional playing conditions regardless of the season. Golfers can further enhance their game by utilizing the driving range and dedicated practice areas for pitching, chipping, and putting. With its picturesque landscapes and top-notch facilities, The Rookery South stands as a premier golf destination in Delaware.
The Rookery South has garnered an impressive array of positive reviews from golfers who have experienced its splendors. Players have consistently lauded the exceptional course conditions, the well-designed layout, and the remarkable friendliness of the staff.
One reviewer, captivated by the course's pristine state, remarked, "Conditions were excellent, and the value was great. The fairways felt like carpet, and the greens had a nice roll out." Another golfer echoed this sentiment, describing the course as being "in peak shape," with meticulously maintained fairways and greens in impeccable condition.
The course layout has also received glowing praise, with golfers describing it as ranging from good to excellent. One player appreciated the strategic placement of hazards that provided a challenging experience while still allowing for open fairways.
The staff at The Rookery South has consistently received high marks for their exceptional friendliness and helpfulness. Golfers have recounted positive interactions with polite and accommodating employees who go above and beyond to ensure an enjoyable experience on the course.
The Links Card wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding The Rookery South. This publicly accessible course offers remarkable value for golfers seeking an exceptional golfing experience.
The course conditions at The Rookery South are truly noteworthy. Golfers can expect lush, well-manicured fairways that feel like plush carpet and greens that roll smoothly and consistently. The overall layout of the course is both challenging and enjoyable, providing a fair test of skill for golfers of all levels.
The friendly and helpful staff at The Rookery South further enhances the golfing experience. From the moment golfers arrive until they depart, they can expect courteous and professional interactions with the course personnel.
In conclusion, The Rookery South in Milton, Delaware, is a must-visit destination for golfers seeking an exceptional golfing experience. With its pristine course conditions, well-designed layout, and friendly staff, this course delivers on all fronts. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting, The Rookery South promises an unforgettable round of golf.
*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: 70.7/128 | 395 | 178 | 305 | 297 | 402 | 500 | 410 | 400 | 123 | 3010 | 601 | 447 | 361 | 486 | 236 | 151 | 401 | 170 | 618 | 3471 | 6481 |
| White M: 68.9/125 W: 74.8/130 | 385 | 168 | 300 | 290 | 385 | 491 | 390 | 362 | 115 | 2886 | 575 | 425 | 351 | 466 | 200 | 140 | 375 | 155 | 566 | 3253 | 6139 |
| White/Red M: 67.6/120 W: 73.3/128 | 385 | 168 | 300 | 290 | 360 | 460 | 363 | 362 | 115 | 2803 | 575 | 325 | 351 | 466 | 200 | 140 | 311 | 155 | 507 | 3030 | 5833 |
| Red M: 66.4/117 W: 72.2/125 | 365 | 154 | 230 | 270 | 360 | 460 | 363 | 340 | 105 | 2647 | 565 | 325 | 281 | 456 | 180 | 121 | 311 | 135 | 507 | 2881 | 5528 |
| Red/Gold M: 64.9/114 W: 69.5/120 | 325 | 154 | 230 | 270 | 360 | 460 | 285 | 252 | 105 | 2441 | 480 | 325 | 281 | 456 | 130 | 121 | 311 | 135 | 449 | 2688 | 5129 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6481 yards | 70.5 | 125 |
| White | 71 | 6139 yards | 68.6 | 123 |
| Red | 71 | 5528 yards | 66.1 | 115 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5528 yards | 71.5 | 121 |
| Red/Gold | 71 | 5129 yards | 63.9 | 107 |
**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.