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
Nestled in the charming town of South Sandwich, Massachusetts, Ridge Club stands as a testament to the allure of golf. Designed by the renowned architect Robert von Hagge and established in 1989, this private 18-hole course offers a captivating experience for golfers of all skill levels. With its par of 71 and a total length of 6,557 yards from the gold tees, Ridge Club presents a challenging yet enjoyable layout that demands both precision and strategy. The course boasts a slope rating of 138 and a rating of 72.9, indicating its moderate difficulty level. Golfers can choose from various tee options to tailor their experience to their playing abilities. From the meticulously maintained Bent Grass fairways to the inviting Bent Grass greens, every aspect of Ridge Club showcases the highest level of craftsmanship. Additionally, the club provides convenience with amenities such as carts included in green fees and the availability of rental clubs, ensuring a hassle-free round for every player.
The player reviews for Ridge Club in South Sandwich, Massachusetts, paint a unanimous picture of excellence. Golfers have been effusive in their praise, lauding the improvements made to the course over the years, including significant capital investments and the arrival of a new management team. One reviewer, reflecting on the club's resurgence, declared, "The Ridge Club has done nothing but improve over the last few years… returned to its glory days." Another golfer, captivated by the course's pristine condition, exclaimed, "This Ridge Club is one of the most manicured and cared-for courses I have ever played." The spectacular layout also drew admiration, with players marveling at the course's design. Beyond the course itself, golfers were equally impressed by the warm and welcoming staff, as well as the exceptional amenities, which include an impressive practice complex and a culinary experience curated by top-notch chefs.
Although only three reviews were available at the time of this writing, each one resoundingly affirmed the course's exceptional conditions, layout, and staff friendliness. These reviews collectively suggest that Ridge Club offers an unparalleled golfing experience, making it a highly sought-after destination for those fortunate enough to have access to this private gem in South Sandwich.
Golfer Collectives echoes the sentiments expressed by golfers, recognizing Ridge Club as a course that delivers exceptional value. The improvements made to the course, coupled with the expertise of the new management team, have elevated Ridge Club to new heights. The course's meticulously maintained conditions, spectacular layout, and friendly staff create an environment that caters to golfers of all levels. While the club's private nature may limit accessibility, those who have the privilege of playing at Ridge Club consistently express their delight and satisfaction.
Based on the available reviews and our own assessment, we wholeheartedly endorse Ridge Club as a premier golfing destination. Its combination of challenging play, stunning aesthetics, and exceptional amenities make it a must-play for any golf enthusiast.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.9/138 | 364 | 155 | 524 | 389 | 397 | 401 | 196 | 413 | 415 | 3254 | 399 | 189 | 574 | 396 | 178 | 550 | 408 | 150 | 559 | 3403 | 6657 |
| Blue M: 71.0/134 | 351 | 148 | 495 | 349 | 372 | 374 | 177 | 395 | 389 | 3050 | 375 | 182 | 559 | 382 | 167 | 518 | 398 | 139 | 529 | 3249 | 6299 |
| Blue/White M: 69.9/133 | 351 | 148 | 472 | 349 | 350 | 349 | 177 | 383 | 362 | 2941 | 355 | 182 | 537 | 349 | 167 | 518 | 382 | 139 | 529 | 3158 | 6099 |
| White M: 69.6/131 | 325 | 124 | 472 | 313 | 350 | 349 | 158 | 383 | 362 | 2836 | 355 | 159 | 537 | 349 | 135 | 478 | 382 | 124 | 499 | 3018 | 5854 |
| Green W: 72.8/134 | 306 | 116 | 449 | 294 | 328 | 315 | 143 | 364 | 333 | 2648 | 340 | 128 | 504 | 331 | 127 | 460 | 344 | 102 | 478 | 2814 | 5462 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 71 | 6557 yards | 72.9 | 138 |
| Blue | 71 | 6299 yards | 71.0 | 134 |
| Blue/White | 71 | 6099 yards | 69.9 | 133 |
| White | 71 | 5854 yards | 69.6 | 131 |
| Green (W) | 71 | 5462 yards | 72.8 | 134 |
**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.