Golfer Collective 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
Lost Dunes Golf Club, located in the charming town of Bridgman, Michigan, is a private/resort course that offers an exceptional golfing experience. Designed by renowned architect Tom Doak and established in 1999, this 18-hole course provides a challenging yet enjoyable round of golf for players of all skill levels. With a par of 71 and measuring at an impressive 6,905 yards from the back tees, Lost Dunes tests both distance and accuracy. The course features meticulously maintained Bent Grass fairways and greens, ensuring optimal playing conditions. Golfers will appreciate the thoughtful layout and variety of holes on offer at Lost Dunes. Additionally, amenities such as carts equipped with GPS navigation systems are available for convenience during your round. Whether you're seeking a competitive game or simply want to enjoy the beautiful surroundings while honing your skills, Lost Dunes Golf Club is sure to impress any golfer seeking an unforgettable experience on the links.
Lost Dunes Golf Club has garnered rave reviews from golfers who have had the privilege of playing this hidden gem. The course's unique design, nestled within an old sand quarry, sets it apart from other Midwestern tracks. Golfers describe their experience at Lost Dunes as nothing short of magical, with picturesque Par-4s and undulating greens that demand precision and skill. The excellent condition of the course is consistently praised, with players noting its fast and firm playing surfaces. The clubhouse, with its full bar and restaurant, and the robust practice area, further enhance the overall golfing experience. While some reviewers mention that certain greens can be challenging for less experienced players, the overwhelming consensus is one of positive feedback about both the course conditions and layout. The friendly and accommodating staff also receives high marks from most reviewers.
Golfer Collective wholeheartedly concurs with the glowing reviews of Lost Dunes Golf Club. This hidden gem offers an extraordinary golfing experience that is well worth the investment. Designed by the renowned Tom Doak and built within a unique sand quarry, Lost Dunes stands out among Midwestern courses. The picturesque Par-4s and undulating greens provide a challenging yet enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels. The course is meticulously maintained, ensuring optimal playing conditions, and the clubhouse and practice area add to the overall experience. While some greens may pose a challenge for less experienced players, the positive feedback about the course conditions, layout, and friendly staff far outweigh any concerns. In summary, Lost Dunes Golf Club delivers exceptional value for an unforgettable golfing experience, solidifying its reputation as one of the top courses in Michigan.
*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: 74.0/140 | 380 | 425 | 196 | 525 | 243 | 470 | 448 | 603 | 188 | 3478 | 500 | 428 | 414 | 170 | 375 | 510 | 180 | 450 | 423 | 3450 | 6928 |
| Blue M: 72.3/136 | 370 | 413 | 182 | 511 | 223 | 410 | 410 | 566 | 166 | 3251 | 480 | 418 | 391 | 165 | 370 | 496 | 172 | 420 | 380 | 3292 | 6543 |
| White M: 70.7/132 | 343 | 413 | 178 | 511 | 223 | 405 | 410 | 566 | 166 | 3215 | 480 | 418 | 354 | 144 | 347 | 496 | 150 | 420 | 380 | 3189 | 6404 |
| Gold M: 69.5/129 W: 75.3/139 | 337 | 336 | 165 | 493 | 170 | 390 | 349 | 540 | 128 | 2908 | 445 | 404 | 350 | 140 | 344 | 483 | 135 | 403 | 353 | 3057 | 5965 |
| Red W: 71.6/131 | 230 | 334 | 160 | 479 | 151 | 385 | 347 | 445 | 121 | 2652 | 375 | 398 | 305 | 125 | 319 | 412 | 123 | 310 | 324 | 2691 | 5343 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 71 | 6905 yards | 73.9 | 140 |
| Members | 71 | 6606 yards | 72.5 | 137 |
| Middle | 71 | 6406 yards | 71.6 | 135 |
| Middle (W) | 71 | 6406 yards | 77.9 | 144 |
| Members (W) | 71 | 5639 yards | 73.6 | 135 |
**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 Golfer Collective 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 Golfer Collective 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 Golfer Collective and our process to increase your yields for free.
If your course is consistently booked with foursomes and zero gaps, we congratulate you!
Golfer Collective is a platform that let's you put systems in place to reduce $0 tee times, even if they are rare for you.