Host A Player

Become a Host Family

We are looking for several families to serve as private housing hosts for several Epson Tour women’s professional golfers competing in the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout September 18 – 24, 2023 at Mystic Creek Golf Club. Players will require accommodations beginning on Monday, September 18th through the conclusion of competition on Sunday, September 24th, 2023. If you are able to accommodate Players before or after these dates, please indicate additional availability on your application below.

As a Housing Host, you will have the unique opportunity to get to know the players on a personal level by opening your home to Epson Tour professionals during tournament week and inviting them to stay with you. This provides the players with a comfortable home-away-from-home environment as well as alleviating some of their weekly expenses. Time and time again, lasting friendships are developed out of being a Housing Host; you never know, your player could become the next LPGA star.

As a Private Housing Host, here is what you can expect:

  • Housing is for the PLAYER ONLY (no caddies, parents, significant others, siblings, etc.).
  • Players may not bring their pets with them to their Host house.
  • All Players will have their own transportation.
  • You may host more than one player, but each player must have their own bed.
  • Meals are not required; however, most Players will appreciate any meals or other provisions that are made available by their host family. If you wish to include your Player(s) in family meals, we encourage you to consult with them in advance so you can avoid any unnecessary expenditures if they have made other arrangements.
    • Please note: Player’s schedules, tee times and practice times vary from day to day, so it may not always be possible to coordinate a convenient time for everyone to dine together. When possible, seek confirmation from your Player(s) before setting plans into motion.
    • If you want to provide food and beverages but have scheduling conflicts, you may consider prepared meals or simply offer for the Player(s) to utilize the kitchen to serve themselves.
  • Players often need to do laundry.  If you will allow the Player to use a washer and dryer in the home, please let them know and provide application instructions. If you do not have a washer/dryer, or prefer the Player not to use them, please indicate this on your Housing Application form.

Get to Know the Tour

The Epson Tour, the Road to the LPGA, is committed to developing the skills and dreams of women professional golfers. In its history, more than 500 Epson Tour alumnae have advanced to earn LPGA membership, including Laura Davies, Lorena Ochoa, Meg Mallon, Grace Park, and Karrie Webb. To learn more about the Epson Tour, please visit www.epsontour.com.

“Hosting players has been an incredible experience for my family and myself. The ladies on the tour are great role models for my children, showing them the hard work it takes to go after their dreams. They also provide an engaging behind the scenes perspective on such an amazing event held in our community.
– John and Lori Johnson

Ready to Host? Fill out the online form below or download a form. For more information, contact Jessica Lange at shootout_housing@murphyusa.com or 870-918-1574.

Host Family Application

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123-456-7890
**By submitting this application, you agree to the following: I have never been found guilty for, or entered a plea of guilty or of nolo contendere (i.e., no contest) to a crime determined to be a misdemeanor or felony (nor will I knowingly allow anyone in my home that has). I have never been judicially determined to have committed abuse or neglect against a person, child, or animal (nor will I knowingly allow anyone in my home that has). I will indemnify and hold harmless the Symetra Tour, Ladies Professional Golf Association, and each of their affliated, related, or owned companies and all other persons and entities from any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities (including attorneys fees) arising out of, connected with, or resulting from hosting a player. I offer my home freely and without pressure or coercion and there has been no promise of nor do I have an expectation of receiving compensation or other benefits. Additionally, my signature shall serve as authorization for the Tournament, the Symetra Tour, and/or a designated agency to perform a record information check, including but not limited to criminal and/or civil records, in connection with my housing application for the Tournament. My application may be rescinded or revoked, based upon data received in records information check report(s).