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 amidst the picturesque landscapes of Bainbridge Island, Washington, Wing Point Golf & Country Club stands as a testament to the rich history and enduring allure of the sport. Established in 1903 and meticulously designed by renowned architect William G. Teufel, this par-70 course offers an engaging layout that caters to golfers of all skill levels. With a challenging slope rating of [slope rating] and a course rating of [course rating], Wing Point promises an enjoyable yet demanding experience that will test even the most seasoned players. The lush fairways, lined with towering trees and strategically placed bunkers, demand precision off the tee and reward well-executed shots. Whether seeking a tranquil escape amidst nature or an opportunity to hone their skills on a historic course, golfers will find Wing Point to be an unforgettable destination.
While Wing Point Golf & Country Club has yet to garner any formal player reviews, the course's reputation precedes it. Based on the exceptional features and amenities it offers, golfers can eagerly anticipate a truly remarkable golfing experience. The 18-hole private course, meticulously crafted by renowned architects Bill Teufel and Jack Frei, presents a variety of challenges, including water hazards and bunkers, that will test the mettle of even the most seasoned players.
Beyond the course itself, Wing Point provides a range of services to enhance the golfing experience. Golfers can take advantage of convenient cart and club rentals, ensuring they have the necessary equipment to tackle the course. Additionally, those seeking to improve their game can benefit from the expertise of a dedicated teaching professional. While the absence of a driving range may be a slight inconvenience, golfers can still hone their putting skills on the practice green before embarking on their round.
The Links Cards, a reputable source for golf course evaluations, offers its perspective on the perceived value of Wing Point Golf & Country Club. While acknowledging the lack of user reviews, The Links Cards highlights the course's classic design, historic significance, and challenging layout as indicators of its potential for an exceptional golfing experience. The varying tee options ensure that players of all skill levels can find an appropriate level of difficulty, while the presence of water hazards and bunkers adds an element of strategic complexity to the course.
In addition to its golfing amenities, Wing Point offers a range of post-round activities, including swimming and tennis, providing members with opportunities for relaxation and recreation beyond the fairways. While the absence of a driving range may be a minor drawback, The Links Cards emphasizes the overall value proposition of Wing Point, particularly for those seeking a scenic and engaging golfing experience in the tranquil surroundings of Bainbridge Island.
*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: 70.3/124 W: 76.2/136 | 476 | 175 | 401 | 133 | 467 | 351 | 316 | 294 | 340 | 2953 | 239 | 401 | 204 | 310 | 317 | 396 | 358 | 463 | 394 | 3082 | 6035 |
| Green M: 69.0/122 W: 74.5/131 | 452 | 167 | 352 | 129 | 460 | 338 | 304 | 285 | 327 | 2814 | 227 | 386 | 189 | 288 | 310 | 370 | 353 | 453 | 382 | 2958 | 5772 |
| White M: 67.4/120 W: 73.2/126 | 429 | 158 | 345 | 112 | 440 | 327 | 291 | 280 | 316 | 2698 | 200 | 353 | 168 | 272 | 303 | 356 | 344 | 432 | 372 | 2800 | 5498 |
| Red M: 66.1/115 W: 71.3/122 | 400 | 152 | 337 | 103 | 415 | 286 | 282 | 255 | 293 | 2523 | 165 | 401 | 153 | 236 | 303 | 349 | 301 | 432 | 312 | 2652 | 5175 |
| Gold M: 64.0/114 W: 68.4/114 | 339 | 96 | 326 | 92 | 372 | 273 | 256 | 194 | 282 | 2230 | 156 | 349 | 133 | 211 | 295 | 296 | 298 | 383 | 306 | 2427 | 4657 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6035 yards | 69.8 | 123 |
| Green | 71 | 5772 yards | 69.0 | 122 |
| White | 71 | 5498 yards | 67.3 | 120 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5175 yards | 71.2 | 122 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 4657 yards | 68.2 | 114 |
**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.