Consider the following Best Practice ideas for an “Open House” event: Host during times to best attract families, such as evenings and weekends. Should run from 60 to 90 minutes. Prepare all staff before, during and after your Family Open House. Staff should be able to answer questions leading into the event, assist families attending, and promote follow up activities. Have appropriate signage. Make sure families feel welcome, comfortable, and know where to go. Offer complimentary food & beverage. Hot dog cook-out, ice cream, pizza, etc. Allow families to use your amenities. Pool, tennis courts Promote your Family Golf activities, stress the fun of playing as a family. Be prepared for families to register at the Open House Give aways. Give something to everyone attending. Golf ball, golf club, hat, rule books, etc. Have them walk away with something as a reminder of how fun golf is. Post your Family Open House on Play Golf America and take pre-registration on-line. Family Open House topics you should cover: Tour of the Facility Location and use of the “bag drop” area at the facility. How to make a tee time reservation. How to check in for a tee time reservation. Tell the best times for Family Golf Promote your Family Golf activities, stress the fun of playing as a family. Where and how to get range balls. Where and how to get a golf car. How to obtain rental clubs if needed. Where the snack shop/restaurant is. Where the restrooms are. Where the practice facility is. Where the first tee is. Golf car procedures (i.e. driving a golf car, age restrictions, gas versus electric, how to secure a golf bag on a golf car, golf car safety rules, where to park and drive a golf car, etc.). Golf etiquette Facility policies on what to wear (i.e., no tank tops or T-shirts, no cut-off jeans, what shoes can be worn on the golf course, etc.). What to bring (i.e., umbrella, glove(s), balls, divot tool, ball markers, towel, sunblock, bug spray, etc.). Tipping recommendations for golf facility staff. Rules of the facility (i.e., no gambling, no swearing, no fishing, etc.). Other amenities, i.e. pool, tennis courts, etc. Present the rules and availability.