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 Woodlands Golf & Country Club, located in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina, offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned golf course architects Russell Breeden and George Cobb in 1974, this private course boasts 18 challenging holes with a par of 72. Measuring 6685 yards and featuring a slope rating of 132, The Woodlands provides a stimulating yet accessible challenge for both experienced players and beginners alike. The meticulously maintained Champion Bermuda Grass greens ensure smooth and consistent putting surfaces throughout the year. Beyond the golf course, the club offers a driving range, practice areas for pitching, chipping, and putting, as well as banquet facilities and tennis courts, catering to a variety of recreational interests. Whether seeking to refine one's golfing skills or simply enjoy a leisurely day on the links amidst picturesque scenery, The Woodlands Golf & Country Club promises an unforgettable experience for every golfer who visits.
The Woodlands Golf & Country Club has consistently garnered positive reviews from players, praising various aspects of the club's offerings. Exceptional customer service stands out as a key strength, with non-members particularly impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. One reviewer remarked, "Customer service at The Woodlands is the best in Columbia, SC. This is a private club and as a non-member, they really made me feel welcome and even asked me to come back." The course layout also receives high marks, with players describing it as "a good course, good design… Very fun course with several challenging holes from back tees."
Despite challenging weather conditions, the course's drainage system ensures that it remains in excellent condition. Players appreciate the well-maintained greens and overall course upkeep, even after heavy rainfall. The friendly and attentive staff further enhances the golfing experience, with players commending their efforts in maintaining a smooth pace of play. Notably, no negative feedback was found regarding the club's amenities or value for money, indicating a consistent level of satisfaction among players.
The Links Cards, a renowned golf course rating and review platform, offers its perspective on the value proposition of The Woodlands Golf & Country Club. While the club operates as a private facility, its exceptional offerings make it a worthwhile investment for golfers seeking a premium golfing experience. The well-designed course, coupled with the impeccable course conditions and outstanding customer service, sets The Woodlands apart from other clubs in the region.
The club's commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for both members and non-members further enhances its value. The Links Cards highlights the club's efforts in ensuring that all players feel valued and respected, regardless of their membership status. This inclusive approach contributes to the overall positive reputation of The Woodlands Golf & Country Club and solidifies its position as a premier golfing destination in Columbia, South Carolina.
*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: 70.1/127 | 523 | 400 | 167 | 508 | 392 | 418 | 168 | 376 | 374 | 3326 | 400 | 390 | 363 | 551 | 194 | 511 | 401 | 182 | 340 | 3332 | 6658 |
| White M: 68.5/124 W: 73.9/131 | 504 | 380 | 157 | 486 | 372 | 394 | 156 | 356 | 360 | 3165 | 357 | 369 | 337 | 524 | 177 | 489 | 380 | 152 | 326 | 3111 | 6276 |
| Gold/White M: 67.5/121 | 504 | 347 | 157 | 432 | 372 | 315 | 156 | 303 | 360 | 2946 | 357 | 291 | 315 | 427 | 177 | 489 | 324 | 152 | 326 | 2858 | 5804 |
| Gold M: 65.2/114 W: 69.6/122 | 479 | 347 | 144 | 432 | 310 | 315 | 128 | 303 | 282 | 2740 | 335 | 291 | 315 | 427 | 160 | 458 | 324 | 133 | 311 | 2754 | 5494 |
| Red M: 63.3/111 W: 67.6/116 | 409 | 317 | 90 | 422 | 300 | 309 | 114 | 295 | 276 | 2532 | 294 | 286 | 306 | 420 | 142 | 389 | 315 | 119 | 242 | 2513 | 5045 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6685 yards | 72.0 | 132 |
| White | 72 | 6318 yards | 70.4 | 130 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6318 yards | 77.3 | 141 |
| Gold | 72 | 5627 yards | 66.4 | 124 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5627 yards | 73.3 | 130 |
**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.