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 city of Long Beach, California, Virginia Country Club offers a traditional 18-hole private course that has stood as a golfing haven since its inception in 1921. Designed by renowned architect Willie Watson, the course boasts bent grass fairways and Poa Annua Grass greens, stretching across 6633 yards with a par of 71. Golfers of all skill levels can relish the challenge and beauty of the course, with slope and course ratings of 130 and 72.5, respectively. Over the years, notable architects such as A.W. Tillinghast and Todd Eckenrode have contributed to the course's evolution, ensuring a blend of classic charm and modern amenities. Virginia Country Club also provides carts included in green fees and access to a driving range, making it an ideal destination for golfers seeking a comprehensive and enjoyable experience under the sunny Californian sky.
The Virginia Country Club has consistently garnered glowing reviews from players, who wholeheartedly endorse its exceptional qualities. One golfer eloquently captures the essence of the course: "Mature trees, elevation changes, and tricky greens make this course a true gem." The meticulously maintained fairways and smooth greens have earned high praise for their excellent condition. Beyond the course itself, players rave about the friendly and welcoming staff, who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience from start to finish. Furthermore, the club's dining room offers a delightful culinary experience, providing a perfect way to cap off a round of golf. For those seeking a unique challenge, "the walk," a 6-hole par-3 course, adds an extra layer of enjoyment to a day on the green. Virginia Country Club seamlessly blends golfing excellence with exceptional hospitality, making it a golfer's paradise that promises quality playtime and unparalleled service.
Golfer Collectives holds Virginia Country Club in high regard, recognizing its exceptional value for golfers seeking an unparalleled experience. This private course in Long Beach, California, offers a classic layout designed by renowned architects, featuring mature trees, elevation changes, and challenging greens that have garnered rave reviews from players. The course's pristine condition, with well-maintained fairways and smooth greens, further enhances the golfing experience. Golfers can expect a warm welcome and outstanding hospitality from the club's friendly staff, ensuring a memorable visit. After a round of golf, the on-site dining room provides an opportunity to savor delicious food and beverages. Additionally, "the walk," a unique 6-hole par-3 course, adds a touch of variety and fun to the golfing experience. Virginia Country Club stands out as an exceptional destination for golfers seeking an unforgettable day on the green, offering a harmonious blend of quality play and superior service.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia M: 72.3/130 | 387 | 426 | 206 | 369 | 540 | 438 | 230 | 382 | 363 | 3341 | 169 | 381 | 514 | 428 | 330 | 148 | 401 | 399 | 544 | 3314 | 6655 |
| Combo M: 71.4/128 W: 77.9/143 | 387 | 382 | 206 | 369 | 512 | 415 | 170 | 382 | 363 | 3186 | 169 | 367 | 514 | 376 | 330 | 148 | 401 | 375 | 544 | 3224 | 6410 |
| Member M: 70.7/126 W: 77.0/141 | 377 | 382 | 195 | 348 | 512 | 415 | 170 | 371 | 345 | 3115 | 163 | 367 | 501 | 376 | 330 | 128 | 374 | 375 | 521 | 3135 | 6250 |
| Mixed M: 69.3/123 W: 75.4/138 | 377 | 263 | 195 | 348 | 512 | 401 | 133 | 357 | 345 | 2931 | 163 | 351 | 501 | 351 | 330 | 114 | 374 | 359 | 489 | 3032 | 5963 |
| Club M: 68.0/120 W: 74.1/135 | 356 | 263 | 184 | 333 | 420 | 401 | 133 | 357 | 327 | 2774 | 146 | 351 | 486 | 351 | 330 | 114 | 337 | 359 | 489 | 2963 | 5737 |
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 71 | 6633 yards | 72.5 | 130 |
| Combo | 71 | 6410 yards | 71.6 | 128 |
| Member | 71 | 6250 yards | 70.9 | 126 |
| Club | 71 | 5737 yards | 68.2 | 120 |
| Club (W) | 71 | 5737 yards | 73.8 | 130 |
**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.