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 picturesque town of Etowah, North Carolina, South/North at Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge offers an exceptional golfing experience for players of all skill levels. Designed by renowned golf course architect Ed Ault and established in 1967, this resort-style course boasts 18 holes with a par of 73 and stretches over 6,911 yards. With a slope rating of 131 and a rating of 72.7, it provides a well-balanced challenge that is both enjoyable and rewarding.
The course layout features strategically placed bunkers throughout the fairways, adding an element of excitement and precision to each shot. Elevation changes further enhance the golfing experience, creating a dynamic and visually captivating landscape. Water hazards come into play on seven holes, demanding accuracy and thoughtful shot-making from golfers.
Beyond the course itself, Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable golfing experience. Golfers can take advantage of cart and club rentals, as well as practice facilities that include a driving range and putting green. After a challenging round, the clubhouse provides a welcoming space for relaxation, while the on-site restaurant offers delicious culinary options to satisfy every palate.
Whether you're seeking a leisurely day on the links or planning a memorable group getaway, South/North at Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge promises an unforgettable golfing adventure.
Reviews from golfers who have experienced South/North at Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge paint a varied picture. While some players rave about the course conditions and layout, others express disappointment with certain aspects of their golfing experience.
Positive feedback highlights the well-maintained greens and overall good playing conditions. The course layout is also praised for its excellent design, providing an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all skill levels. The friendly and helpful staff receives high marks for their exceptional service, contributing to a positive overall experience.
However, some players have raised concerns about the limited food options available during their rounds. The closure of the kitchen at 5 pm and the lack of substantial food choices beyond beverages from the bar have been cited as inconveniences.
Inconsistent pin positions compared to GPS devices in carts have also caused frustration among golfers, as they can disrupt the accuracy and planning of their shots. Additionally, poor bunker maintenance and drainage issues on certain parts of the course have been noted as areas for improvement.
Considering the diverse range of player reviews, Golfer Collectives offers a balanced perspective on the value proposition of South/North at Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge.
The course conditions, particularly the well-maintained greens, are a highlight and contribute to an enjoyable golfing experience. The challenging and scenic layout is another positive aspect, providing golfers with a memorable round. The friendly and helpful staff further enhances the overall value of the course.
However, the limited food options and inconsistent pin positions are drawbacks that should be taken into account. Additionally, the poor bunker maintenance and drainage issues may affect the playing experience on certain parts of the course.
Overall, South/North at Etowah Valley Country Club & Golf Lodge offers value for golfers seeking a challenging round with good course conditions. However, potential visitors should be aware of the potential drawbacks, such as limited dining options or possible inconsistencies in pin placements, before planning their visit.
*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: 73.6/139 | 134 | 353 | 490 | 456 | 332 | 405 | 474 | 185 | 489 | 3318 | 416 | 507 | 366 | 431 | 180 | 525 | 404 | 425 | 168 | 3422 | 6740 |
| Purple M: 72.0/136 | 134 | 353 | 468 | 440 | 318 | 376 | 474 | 167 | 476 | 3206 | 366 | 484 | 350 | 373 | 163 | 525 | 404 | 402 | 168 | 3235 | 6441 |
| Orange M: 70.0/132 W: 74.8/135 | 120 | 339 | 450 | 418 | 299 | 339 | 456 | 150 | 438 | 3009 | 366 | 484 | 350 | 373 | 163 | 473 | 334 | 335 | 149 | 3027 | 6036 |
| Teal M: 68.0/127 W: 73.1/131 | 97 | 301 | 407 | 364 | 299 | 318 | 438 | 124 | 438 | 2786 | 308 | 441 | 314 | 344 | 146 | 432 | 334 | 335 | 149 | 2803 | 5589 |
| Silver M: 64.0/118 W: 68.6/121 | 97 | 218 | 245 | 364 | 278 | 199 | 397 | 124 | 421 | 2343 | 280 | 441 | 283 | 344 | 124 | 432 | 268 | 257 | 127 | 2556 | 4899 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 73 | 6911 yards | 72.7 | 131 |
| Blue | 73 | 6604 yards | 71.6 | 128 |
| White | 73 | 6039 yards | 69.3 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5391 yards | 71.0 | 126 |
**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.