Why LINKS

If you’ve ever been to the Dunvegan in St Andrews or the Tap Room at Pebble Beach, you’ve probably felt it. After a round, with a simple drink in hand, you realize the room is full of equals, golfers who made the same trip, share the same etiquette, and carry the same easy enthusiasm for the game. The usual gatekeeping and club politics fade into the background as you chat with fellow golfers from all corners of the globe.
Most people leave with a pocket of business cards and a handful of invitations to “give me a call if you’re ever in Phoenix and want a game.”
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LINKS exists to recreate that feeling, not by selling access, but by making those kinds of introductions possible between vetted peers who decide for themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is LINKS?
‍LINKS is a private golf network built on mutual hospiality, providing quiet introductions between vetted members. It exists to make it easier for like-minded golfers to connect across cities and countries.
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Who can join LINKS?
‍LINKS is for golfers who belong to private and semi-private clubs, who value the social side of the game as much as the golf itself.
Membership is selective, not through rigid criteria, but through philisopical alignment. Club affiliation, personal introductions, and general conduct all play a role. The goal is simple: a network made up of people others would comfortably meet on neutral ground and think, “I’d play with them again.”
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How does LINKS work?
Members create a profile that includes their club affiliation, home region, and general openness to hosting or connecting. When a member is traveling or looking to meet golfers in another area, they simply submit a play request. LINKS then facilitates introductions between golfers whos schedules align.
The goal is simply to recreate the kind of organic club-to-club connections that happen naturally through trusted golf circles.
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Is hosting required?
‍Never. Some golfers love hosting, some rarely do, and some simply enjoy being part of the room. Choosing not to engage is treated with the same respect as choosing to share your club.
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Can I be permanently open to host?
‍Yes. If you’re naturally up for a game most days, you can mark that as standing openness in your profile. It simply lets peers know your temperament hasn’t changed but nothing is automatic, and nothing is expected.
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Will LINKS contact clubs?
‍No. LINKS never calls clubs, arranges tee times, or speaks on anyone’s behalf. Once the introduction is facilitated through LINKS the rest is handled entirely member-to-member, on your own terms and timeline.
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Why not just use a service that arranges tee times or access?
‍Those services are designed to deliver certainty, specific rounds, on specific dates, with an expectation that something will be arranged. They work well when access is the goal.
LINKS is intentionally different. It doesn’t arrange golf, track favors, or create pressure to reciprocate. It exists to recreate the social ease that happens naturally between club golfers, where invitations are offered freely, hosts decide when it feels right, and silence is never taken personally. Over time, generosity tends to balance itself out the same way it does in real golf friendships — without anyone keeping score.
If you’re looking for guarantees or a system that manages outcomes, LINKS will likely feel understated. If you value discretion, equality, and the freedom to ask without obligation, it should feel familiar.

What does membership cost?
Membership is $250 per year. It is intentionally priced to ensure the network remains thoughtful, selective, and member-supported.