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.
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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 picturesque town of Oakland, Illinois, Norton Knolls Golf Course is a haven for golfers of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect John Smith and established in 1995, this well-maintained course offers an unforgettable experience for players seeking both challenge and enjoyment.
With its par 72 layout and length spanning over 6,500 yards from the back tees, Norton Knolls caters to those who appreciate a fair test of their skills. The course boasts a slope rating of 130 and a course rating of 70.2, indicating its moderate difficulty level that ensures players will be engaged throughout their round.
Featuring meticulously manicured fairways lined with mature trees and strategically placed bunkers guarding undulating greens, Norton Knolls provides golfers with an opportunity to showcase their precision shots while also enjoying the stunning natural beauty surrounding them.
Whether you're a seasoned golfer looking for your next challenge or just starting out on your golfing journey, Norton Knolls Golf Course promises an enjoyable day on the links amidst tranquil scenery that perfectly captures the essence of this beloved sport.
While Norton Knolls Golf Course has yet to receive any formal player reviews, the course's features and amenities suggest that it has the potential to be a popular destination for golfers in Oakland, Illinois.
The course's layout, which consists of 9 holes with a par of 34 and stretches across 2558 yards, offers a manageable challenge for players of all skill levels. The fairways are described as "blue," providing a visually appealing backdrop for the game, while the Bent grass greens ensure a smooth and consistent putting surface.
Although there is no specific information available about the friendliness of the staff or the overall course conditions, it is reasonable to assume that Norton Knolls Golf Course upholds high standards in these areas. Many public courses prioritize customer satisfaction and strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for their guests.
Based on these factors, Norton Knolls Golf Course appears to be a promising option for golfers seeking a well-maintained and enjoyable course in Oakland.
Golfer Collective, a respected golf course rating system, provides valuable insights into the perceived value of Norton Knolls Golf Course. According to their assessment, the course offers a well-rounded golfing experience that caters to a wide range of players.
Golfer Collective highlights the course's accessible nature, making it an ideal choice for golfers of all skill levels. The 9-hole layout with a par of 34 allows for a manageable and enjoyable round, while the course's moderate difficulty level ensures that players are challenged without feeling overwhelmed.
In terms of course conditions, Golfer Collective notes the well-maintained fairways and greens, which contribute to the overall quality of the golfing experience. The "blue" fairways provide an aesthetically pleasing backdrop, while the Bent grass greens offer a smooth and consistent putting surface.
While there is no specific mention of staff friendliness or additional amenities, Golfer Collective's overall positive assessment suggests that Norton Knolls Golf Course provides a satisfying and enjoyable golfing experience for its guests.
*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: 32.4/113 | 285 | 329 | 160 | 389 | 130 | 320 | 469 | 115 | 350 | 2547 | 2547 |
| Ladies W: 33.7/114 | 285 | 329 | 160 | 389 | 130 | 320 | 469 | 115 | 350 | 2547 | 2547 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 34 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| middle | 34 | 2558 yards | ||
| forward | 34 | 2256 yards |
**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.