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 charming town of Canton, Texas, Van Zandt Country Club offers golfers a delightful experience on its picturesque 18-hole course. Established in 1966 and designed by renowned architect Leon Howard, this semi-private club caters to golfers of all skill levels.
The par-72 layout stretches over 6,975 yards from the back tees and boasts a slope rating of 124 with a course rating of 72.1. With four sets of tees to choose from, including blue (6975 yards), white (6745 yards), gold (5624 yards), and red for women (5312 yards), players can find their ideal challenge level.
Featuring well-maintained Bermuda grass greens that provide an excellent putting surface, Van Zandt Country Club also offers amenities such as driving range access and instruction from their skilled teaching pro. After your round, unwind at The 19th Hole where you can enjoy refreshing drinks while overlooking the beautiful scenery.
Whether you're a local resident or willing to take a drive for exceptional golfing experiences in East Texas, Van Zandt Country Club is sure to impress both beginners and advanced players alike with its stunning views and enjoyable challenges on the fairways.
The player reviews for Van Zandt Country Club in Canton, Texas are overwhelmingly positive. Golfers have consistently praised the course conditions, layout, and staff friendliness.
One reviewer raved about the greens, describing them as "in fantastic shape" and posing a challenging but fair test with their varying breaks. They also appreciated the forgiving nature of the fairways, which allowed for some leeway off the tee.
Another golfer commended the course for holding up remarkably well despite recent wet weather conditions, a testament to the dedication of the grounds crew.
While there were a few isolated negative comments regarding booking issues and unhelpful staff members, these appear to be exceptions rather than the norm.
Overall, Van Zandt Country Club has earned its reputation as a top-notch golfing destination, with players consistently expressing their satisfaction and enjoyment.
The Links Cards highly recommends Van Zandt Country Club, with an impressive 89.8% of reviewers giving it a positive rating. This endorsement is based on the club's exceptional value for golfers, offering a challenging and enjoyable course at an affordable price.
Golfers have praised the well-maintained greens, which provide a true test of putting skills, as well as the forgiving fairways that cater to players of all skill levels. The course's resilience in wet weather conditions further adds to its appeal.
While there have been some minor complaints about booking issues and staff inconsistencies, these concerns are overshadowed by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from golfers who have experienced the course.
In conclusion, Van Zandt Country Club offers an exceptional golfing experience that combines quality course conditions, friendly staff, and great value for money. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual player, this course is sure to exceed your expectations.
*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: 62.8/102 | 370 | 376 | 196 | 404 | 562 | 385 | 415 | 585 | 191 | 3484 | 341 | 405 | 198 | 382 | 398 | 494 | 170 | 396 | 494 | 3278 | 6762 |
| White M: 72.5/122 | 353 | 355 | 181 | 381 | 542 | 367 | 390 | 535 | 175 | 3279 | 326 | 372 | 180 | 367 | 380 | 478 | 153 | 369 | 472 | 3097 | 6376 |
| Gold M: 68.0/111 | 340 | 338 | 166 | 300 | 522 | 308 | 247 | 453 | 160 | 2834 | 310 | 350 | 163 | 352 | 363 | 461 | 135 | 307 | 450 | 2891 | 5725 |
| Red M: 66.2/109 W: 71.2/114 | 330 | 335 | 147 | 297 | 437 | 303 | 243 | 446 | 133 | 2671 | 245 | 290 | 160 | 283 | 360 | 458 | 135 | 304 | 448 | 2683 | 5354 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6975 yards | 72.1 | 124 |
| White | 72 | 6745 yards | 70.0 | 123 |
| Gold | 72 | 5624 yards | 67.1 | 115 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5312 yards | 71.3 | 116 |
**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.