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
West Seattle Golf Club, nestled in the heart of Seattle, Washington, is a public municipal course that has been captivating golfers since 1940. Designed by the renowned H. Chandler Egan, this 18-hole, par-72 course stretches across 6,805 yards, offering a delightful experience for players of all skill levels. With a slope rating of 125 and a course rating of 71.5, it presents a moderate challenge that entices golfers to test their abilities. The course features a variety of tee options, ranging from the challenging Black tees (6,805 yards) to the more forgiving Gold tees (4,756 yards), ensuring an enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels. Amenities include cart and club rentals, as well as practice facilities such as putting greens, catering to both beginners and seasoned players. Whether you're a novice seeking to master the sport or an experienced golfer yearning for friendly competition amidst scenic surroundings, West Seattle Golf Club promises an unforgettable golfing experience.
West Seattle Golf Club has garnered a diverse range of reviews from golfers, reflecting the subjective nature of golf course experiences. Some players have lauded the course's layout and pristine conditions, while others have found it to be an average or challenging course. One golfer enthusiastically described it as a "great bargain in Seattle," praising its intriguing layout that offers both challenges and relaxation, depending on pin placements and wind conditions. The well-maintained greens, even in damp weather, were also highlighted as a positive aspect.
Another reviewer bestowed upon West Seattle Golf Club the title of "best muni in the area by a long shot," commending its exceptional course design and fair level of challenge. However, some players expressed dissatisfaction with certain holes towards the end of the course, citing side slopes as a hindrance to enjoyment. Despite this criticism, one reviewer still maintained that the course was overall very enjoyable.
Opinions varied regarding staff friendliness, with ratings ranging from average to excellent, and amenities were also subject to differing evaluations, receiving ratings from poor to good. Despite these variations, a common thread emerged: West Seattle Golf Club offers good value for money, making it an attractive option for golfers seeking an affordable and enjoyable golfing experience.
The Links Cards acknowledges the diverse range of experiences shared by golfers at West Seattle Golf Club. While some players have expressed reservations about certain aspects of the course, such as the challenging nature of some holes and the variability in staff friendliness and amenities, the overall consensus suggests that West Seattle Golf Club provides good value for money.
The course's strategic location in Seattle, combined with its well-maintained greens and interesting layout, makes it an appealing choice for golfers seeking an enjoyable round without breaking the bank. While it may not be the most luxurious or challenging course in the area, West Seattle Golf Club offers a solid golfing experience at a reasonable price, making it a worthwhile option for golfers of all skill levels.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.1/126 W: 78.2/138 | 551 | 349 | 124 | 548 | 454 | 198 | 328 | 412 | 569 | 3533 | 378 | 183 | 517 | 193 | 469 | 418 | 389 | 370 | 355 | 3272 | 6805 |
| Blue M: 69.6/123 W: 76.3/133 | 544 | 320 | 121 | 524 | 432 | 170 | 322 | 401 | 551 | 3385 | 363 | 156 | 489 | 175 | 378 | 387 | 368 | 360 | 341 | 3017 | 6402 |
| Blue/White M: 69.1/122 W: 75.8/132 | 544 | 320 | 121 | 495 | 432 | 144 | 322 | 372 | 523 | 3273 | 363 | 156 | 480 | 175 | 358 | 372 | 344 | 360 | 341 | 2949 | 6222 |
| White M: 68.7/120 W: 75.2/131 | 513 | 301 | 118 | 495 | 393 | 144 | 309 | 372 | 523 | 3168 | 340 | 150 | 480 | 166 | 358 | 372 | 344 | 342 | 310 | 2862 | 6030 |
| Green M: 66.2/116 W: 73.0/125 | 479 | 278 | 115 | 442 | 369 | 121 | 305 | 345 | 485 | 2939 | 319 | 140 | 458 | 155 | 337 | 347 | 304 | 325 | 289 | 2674 | 5613 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6805 yards | 71.5 | 125 |
| Blue | 72 | 6402 yards | 69.4 | 123 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6402 yards | 75.4 | 128 |
| White | 72 | 6030 yards | 67.9 | 121 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6030 yards | 73.3 | 126 |
**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.