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
Vitense Golfland, nestled in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin, is a public golf course that has captivated the hearts of golfers since its establishment in 1955. Designed by an anonymous architect, this nine-hole course stretches across 1127 yards, offering a par of 27. With a moderate slope rating of 113 and a course rating of 35.0, Vitense Golfland strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, making it an ideal destination for golfers of all skill levels. Beyond the main course, golfers can hone their skills at the lighted and covered driving range, perfect their short game at the pitching/chipping areas, and refine their putting on the dedicated greens. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your golfing journey, Vitense Golfland promises an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Golfers who have graced the fairways of Vitense Golfland have consistently expressed their delight with the course. The impeccable course conditions, thoughtfully designed layout, and exceptionally friendly staff have garnered widespread praise. One satisfied player remarked, "Vitense Golfland is a fun place for kids and beginners. We considered trying the miniature golf course, but it was packed with families, so we decided to skip it." Another enthusiastic golfer shared, "The bar at Vitense Golfland is fantastic! They offer premium drinks and an outstanding menu filled with delicious food options. My girlfriend and I absolutely love this place."
The course conditions have consistently received excellent or average ratings, depending on the time of year. The value of playing at Vitense Golfland has been overwhelmingly deemed excellent by the majority of reviewers. The enjoyable layout caters to both beginners and intermediate players, while the warm and welcoming staff adds to the overall positive experience. Although a few reviewers mentioned that the course can get crowded during peak times, potentially affecting the pace of play, the overwhelming consensus is that Vitense Golfland is a must-visit for golf enthusiasts in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Links Card wholeheartedly concurs with the positive sentiments expressed by golfers regarding Vitense Golfland. This public course offers exceptional value for golfers of all skill levels. The consistently excellent course conditions, coupled with the well-designed layout and friendly staff, ensure an enjoyable and memorable golfing experience.
Vitense Golfland's appeal extends beyond experienced golfers. Its beginner-friendly nature makes it an ideal location to introduce newcomers to the sport. The availability of a miniature golf course further enhances its family-friendly charm.
The bar at Vitense Golfland is a hidden gem, offering a delightful selection of premium drinks and an impressive menu of delectable culinary creations. It serves as a perfect haven for golfers to unwind after a challenging round or socialize with friends over a delicious meal.
While occasional concerns about course congestion during peak times have been raised, these minor inconveniences do not diminish the overall appeal of Vitense Golfland. The course remains a highly recommended destination for golfers seeking an accessible, enjoyable, and value-packed golfing experience in Madison, Wisconsin.
*Our information is based on reviews and descriptions from across the internet
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mens M: 27.3/87 | 148 | 137 | 94 | 130 | 104 | 144 | 108 | 128 | 130 | 1123 | 1123 |
| Ladies W: 28.5/89 | 148 | 137 | 94 | 130 | 104 | 144 | 108 | 128 | 130 | 1123 | 1123 |
| Handicap | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | ||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 27 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 27 | 1127 yards | 35.0 | 113 |
**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.