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
Trump National Golf Club – Washington D.C. – River Course, situated in the picturesque town of Potomac Falls, Virginia, offers an unparalleled golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architects Arthur Hills and Drew Rogers in 1999, this links-style course boasts 18 challenging holes with a par of 72. Measuring an impressive 7,234 yards from the gold tees, the course provides multiple tee options to accommodate golfers of varying abilities. With a slope rating of 148 and a rating of 75.6 for men's play, it presents a formidable challenge even for seasoned players.
Golfers who have had the privilege of playing at Trump National Golf Club – Washington D.C. – River Course have been unanimous in their praise. One reviewer described their experience as "incredible" and lauded the course for its scenic beauty. The diverse landscape, which transitions from rolling hills and towering trees to the floodplain shared with the Championship course, was particularly admired. The par-5 8th hole, known for its challenging design, was mentioned as a highlight of the course.
Beyond the course layout, players were highly impressed with the impeccable conditions. Despite challenging weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and scorching heat, the fairways, greens, roughs, bunkers, and tee boxes were meticulously maintained. One reviewer even remarked that the course appeared to be in perfect condition year-round, as if it had been blessed with moderate temperatures and gentle showers.
The friendly and professional staff at Trump National Golf Club added to the positive experience. Players felt welcomed and supported throughout their rounds, with staff members always ready to assist and ensure a smooth golfing experience. The world-class facilities, including an opulent clubhouse with a spacious locker room and well-equipped practice areas, further enhanced the overall value of the club.
The Links Cards, a renowned golf course rating system, has awarded Trump National Golf Club – Washington D.C. – River Course a perfect 5.0 out of 5 stars based on three reviews. This prestigious rating reflects the course's exceptional layout, pristine conditions, friendly staff, and top-notch facilities.
Golfers who have played at Trump National Golf Club – Washington D.C. – River Course have consistently praised its beautiful design, challenging holes, and meticulous maintenance. The course's ability to withstand various weather conditions and maintain its pristine appearance has impressed players, who have described it as an oasis of tranquility and precision.
The professional and welcoming staff has also been highlighted as a key factor in the club's high ratings. Players have appreciated the personalized attention and assistance they have received, making their golfing experience truly memorable.
The world-class facilities, including the opulent clubhouse and well-appointed practice areas, have further contributed to the club's reputation for excellence. Golfers have expressed their satisfaction with the amenities provided, which enhance their overall enjoyment of the game.
In conclusion, Trump National Golf Club – Washington D.C. – River Course offers an exceptional golfing experience that is well worth the investment. Its challenging layout, pristine conditions, friendly staff, and top-notch facilities have earned it a perfect 5.0 rating from The Links Cards and rave reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of playing there.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 75.3/145 | 455 | 218 | 375 | 431 | 611 | 321 | 213 | 645 | 445 | 3714 | 394 | 516 | 346 | 196 | 524 | 439 | 439 | 183 | 483 | 3520 | 7234 |
| Black M: 72.8/138 | 368 | 173 | 308 | 431 | 541 | 293 | 213 | 603 | 385 | 3315 | 394 | 516 | 317 | 169 | 521 | 408 | 437 | 183 | 420 | 3365 | 6680 |
| Blue M: 70.9/134 | 347 | 165 | 276 | 414 | 519 | 268 | 185 | 515 | 358 | 3047 | 375 | 506 | 317 | 158 | 493 | 408 | 412 | 174 | 371 | 3214 | 6261 |
| White M: 69.2/129 W: 74.7/135 | 320 | 145 | 265 | 360 | 501 | 241 | 168 | 495 | 345 | 2840 | 364 | 506 | 285 | 133 | 482 | 368 | 387 | 155 | 371 | 3051 | 5891 |
| Yellow M: 66.0/123 W: 70.9/127 | 293 | 125 | 238 | 336 | 422 | 241 | 162 | 400 | 321 | 2538 | 317 | 452 | 266 | 133 | 425 | 316 | 323 | 102 | 332 | 2666 | 5204 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7234 yards | 75.6 | 148 |
| Black | 72 | 6680 yards | 73.1 | 141 |
| Blue | 72 | 6261 yards | 71.2 | 137 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5891 yards | 75.0 | 138 |
| White | 72 | 5891 yards | 69.5 | 132 |
**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.