Conference & Corporate Event Ideas: Why Mini Golf Is a Great Option
When planning a conference or corporate event, finding an activity that gets people interacting can be difficult. You want something that is easy to participate in, encourages conversation and can work around the rest of the event schedule.
Mini golf is a simple and flexible option that can do all three.
At Patrick Putts, we've provided mini golf for conferences, staff days, exhibitions, brand activations and customer events across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast. One of the biggest advantages is that it doesn't have to look the same at every event. We can provide anything from a small activation in a confined space through to a large 9-hole course.
Mini Golf for Conferences and Networking
Recently, we provided six holes of mini golf and Giant Jenga for MOGA at RACV Royal Pines, positioned on the lawn outside the conference centre.
The setup was used as a networking and breakout area, giving attendees something interactive to do during breaks and an easy way to start conversations with other guests.
That's one of the things we like about mini golf for conferences. It doesn't need to be a formal, scheduled activity. People can play a hole or two during a break, challenge a colleague, watch others play or simply join in when they have time.
It Doesn't Have to Be a Full Course
When you think of mini golf, you might picture a large course taking up a significant amount of space. However, corporate mini golf can be much smaller.
We've provided one hole for Coronis and two holes for Renowned as interactive elements within relatively confined exhibition booth spaces.
A smaller setup can be a great option for:
Conference and exhibition booths
Trade shows
Brand activations
Real estate events
Customer engagement
Product launches
This means you don't need a large outdoor area or function room to incorporate mini golf into your event.
A Great Option for Friendly Competition
Mini golf also naturally creates a little friendly competition, making it well suited to staff events and corporate functions.
Earlier this year, we provided a six hole course on the rooftop of the W Hotel for a Smith & Nephew conference, where staff could compete against each other in a relaxed setting.
Whether it's simply keeping score between colleagues or adding prizes and a leaderboard, mini golf gives people something to get involved in without requiring any particular sporting ability.
We've also provided mini golf for a Yamaha staff day, as well as an Audi dealership on a busy Saturday, where it was used to help keep customers engaged.
These events are quite different, but that's exactly what makes mini golf useful as a corporate activity. It can be adapted to suit the purpose of the event.
How Many Holes Do You Need?
Our standard mini golf packages are available in 3, 6 and 9 holes, giving you options depending on the size of your event and the space available.
3 holes can work well for smaller corporate events and activations where you want a dedicated mini golf activity without taking up too much space.
6 holes provides a more substantial activity and is particularly suited to conferences, networking areas and staff events.
9 holes creates a complete mini golf experience and is a great option when mini golf is intended to be one of the main entertainment features of the event.
However, these aren't the only options. We can also provide tailored quotes for different numbers of holes or configurations where a standard package doesn't suit your space or requirements.
We also offer multi-day hire, which can be useful for conferences, exhibitions and corporate activations running across several days.
Make Your Mini Golf Part of the Event Branding
Course branding and custom scorecards can also be added for corporate events, allowing the mini golf setup to fit seamlessly with the overall branding of your conference, company or activation.
Custom branding can be incorporated into the course, while custom scorecards provide another opportunity to include your company branding or event details. This can be particularly effective for conferences, exhibitions, product launches and corporate activations where branding and presentation are important.
A Flexible Corporate Event Activity
The main advantage of mini golf for corporate events is its flexibility.
It can be a single interactive hole within an exhibition booth, a six hole networking activity outside a conference, a friendly staff competition or part of a larger corporate event with a full nine hole course.
It can also be combined with lawn games such as Giant Jenga or Cornhole to create a broader networking or breakout area.
If you're planning a conference, corporate event, staff day or brand activation in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast, mini golf could be a simple way to give your guests something interactive to enjoy.
We also have some exciting corporate events coming up over the next few months, so keep an eye on our social media for more examples of how Patrick Putts can be incorporated into conferences, corporate events and brand activations.
Patrick Putts offers 3, 6 and 9 hole mini golf packages, as well as tailored setups and multi-day hire options. Get in touch to discuss what could work for your event.
