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 Seneca, Oregon, The Retreat & Links at Silvies Valley Ranch presents golfers with an exceptional golfing experience at its McVeigh's Gauntlet Course. Designed by an undisclosed architect and established in 2017, this resort course boasts a unique layout featuring seven holes with a par of 23, stretching across a distance of 1,205 yards. While slope and rating information is unavailable, the course caters to golfers of all skill levels, offering a challenging yet enjoyable round. Despite its shorter length compared to traditional courses, McVeigh's Gauntlet promises a captivating experience with scenic landscapes and first-class amenities, including access to a driving range and professional instruction from experienced teaching pros. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, this course offers something truly special for those seeking an unforgettable golfing adventure in the heart of Oregon.
The Retreat & Links at Silvies Valley Ranch – McVeigh's Gauntlet Course has garnered rave reviews from golfers who have had the pleasure of experiencing its unique challenges. One reviewer aptly described the course as the epitome of a "challenge course," highlighting its hilly layout and ranking it as the most demanding among all the courses at the property. The reviewer also emphasized the importance of precision shots to avoid losing balls on certain holes, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.
Another golfer lauded McVeigh's Gauntlet for its distinctive 7-hole design and breathtaking views, although they did express some reservations about the extreme difficulty of certain holes, deeming them almost unfair. Despite this minor critique, they still wholeheartedly recommended this executive course for its overall enjoyment.
Both reviewers were unanimous in their praise for the exceptional friendliness of the staff, who went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. The course's amenities also received high marks, with special mention given to the complimentary beer offered at designated holes and the impeccable service provided throughout the round.
Golfer Collectives echoes the positive sentiments expressed by golfers, recognizing The Retreat & Links at Silvies Valley Ranch – McVeigh's Gauntlet Course as a course that delivers exceptional value. Its challenging gameplay, intriguing layout, friendly staff, and top-notch amenities make it a must-play for golfers seeking a truly unforgettable experience. While some holes may pose a formidable challenge, the overall experience is one of exhilaration and enjoyment.
Golfers looking for a publicly accessible course in Seneca, Oregon, will find that McVeigh's Gauntlet Course offers an exceptional return on investment. Its unique design, coupled with the stunning natural surroundings and first-class service, ensures that every round played here becomes a cherished memory.
*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: 28.1/90 | 147 | 157 | 197 | 97 | 97 | 277 | 157 | 147 | 157 | 1433 | 1433 |
| Ladies W: 29.5/93 | 147 | 157 | 197 | 97 | 97 | 277 | 157 | 147 | 157 | 1433 | 1433 |
| Handicap | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | ||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 29 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 1205 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.