Become a Host Family
Thank you to the El Dorado families who opened their homes to Epson Tour players during the 2026 Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout. Your hospitality helps make El Dorado a special stop on the Epson Tour. Interested in hosting a player next year? Stay tuned for 2027 host family information.
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 Emily Carelock at shootout_housing@murphyusa.com or 870-918-9648.