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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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
Rockford Country Club: A Historic Gem in Rockford, Illinois
Nestled in the heart of Rockford, Illinois, Rockford Country Club stands as a testament to the rich history of golf. Established in 1899, this private 18-hole course boasts a challenging par-72 layout designed by renowned architects H.J. Tweedie and Tom Bendelow. With meticulously manicured Bent Grass fairways and greens, the course spans an impressive 6,673 yards from the back tees, offering a true test of skill for golfers of all levels. Multiple tee box options, including the Chairman (6,462 yards) and Forward (5,674 yards), ensure an enjoyable experience for players of varying abilities. Rockford Country Club's moderate difficulty, with a slope rating of 132 and a rating of 72.5 for the back tees, invites golfers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural surroundings while honing their skills.
Player Reviews: A Resounding Chorus of Praise
Rockford Country Club has garnered rave reviews from golfers who have experienced its splendor. Players consistently laud the stunning course, which winds its way along the scenic Rock River, providing a picturesque backdrop for each shot. The course's historical significance adds an extra layer of charm, evoking a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the game's rich heritage.
One reviewer, u00000681412, eloquently captures the essence of Rockford Country Club: "It's one of my favorite golf courses in the Midwest… it makes you think as much as any course I have ever played." The carefully crafted layout demands strategic thinking, with a mix of short and long holes that challenge players to adapt their approach. Another player, djm2014, echoes these sentiments, praising the course's excellent conditions and traditional design that seamlessly integrates natural features. The proximity to the Rock River not only adds scenic beauty but also introduces an element of challenge, making each round a unique and memorable experience.
Golfer Collectives' Perspective: Exceptional Value for an Unforgettable Experience
Golfer Collectives wholeheartedly concurs with the positive reviews, recognizing Rockford Country Club as an exceptional value for golfers seeking a historic and scenic round. The course's par-72 layout, spanning 6,673 yards, offers a challenging yet rewarding experience. The strategic design, coupled with the pristine conditions and breathtaking views along the Rock River, elevates Rockford Country Club to a league of its own.
Golfers consistently rate the course's conditions, value, layout, staff friendliness, pace of play, and amenities as "Excellent." These accolades reflect the club's unwavering commitment to providing an unforgettable golfing experience for every player. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual enthusiast, Rockford Country Club promises a day on the links that will exceed your expectations and leave you yearning for more.
*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: 72.5/132 | 444 | 400 | 432 | 193 | 430 | 169 | 360 | 487 | 371 | 3286 | 477 | 205 | 395 | 164 | 404 | 532 | 355 | 435 | 420 | 3387 | 6673 |
| Chairman’s M: 71.7/132 | 426 | 357 | 424 | 193 | 416 | 169 | 352 | 487 | 326 | 3150 | 477 | 205 | 383 | 164 | 396 | 532 | 349 | 414 | 392 | 3312 | 6462 |
| Middle M: 70.9/128 | 426 | 357 | 424 | 167 | 416 | 151 | 352 | 476 | 326 | 3095 | 468 | 177 | 383 | 158 | 396 | 504 | 349 | 414 | 392 | 3241 | 6336 |
| Mid/forward W: 74.5/134 | 370 | 357 | 340 | 167 | 416 | 151 | 352 | 420 | 310 | 2883 | 410 | 152 | 336 | 158 | 366 | 473 | 349 | 414 | 309 | 2967 | 5850 |
| Forward M: 67.9/121 W: 73.2/130 | 370 | 338 | 340 | 141 | 420 | 94 | 330 | 402 | 310 | 2745 | 410 | 152 | 336 | 147 | 366 | 473 | 338 | 398 | 309 | 2929 | 5674 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 72 | 6673 yards | 72.5 | 132 |
| Chairman | 72 | 6673 yards | 71.5 | 130 |
| Middle | 72 | 6336 yards | 70.9 | 128 |
| Mid/Forward | 72 | 5989 yards | 69.3 | 124 |
| Mid/Forward (W) | 72 | 5989 yards | 74.9 | 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.