If you are looking for a corporate event venue in Tampa that people actually enjoy, Mr. Putters is worth a serious look. We are an indoor mini-golf facility designed for groups. The space is climate-controlled, which matters in Florida. We have three full courses, a private party room, and the flexibility to host everything from a casual team outing to a structured client entertainment event.
Most corporate venues look and feel the same. A conference room, a hotel ballroom, a rooftop bar that is too loud to hold a conversation. Mr. Putters is different because the activity itself does the work. Mini golf gets people moving, talking, and laughing without anyone having to force it. That is what makes it effective for business events, not just fun ones.
Below is a breakdown of the corporate event types we host, what each one looks like in practice, and answers to the questions we hear most.
Team Building Events in Tampa, FL
Most team building activities get a bad rap because they are quickly forgotten. Most icebreakers, most ropes courses and most personality assessments are best left in a box somewhere. Mr. Putters is a venue where team building happens very naturally. The environment facilitates team building.
Putting your coworkers on a mini golf course for a round will bring out personalities that you would never have guessed existed in your coworker. There are those who will get very into the competition, and those who will saunter along behind the group, letting everyone else go first. And then there are those who will astound you with their golfing ability. They become the talk of the office for weeks after. None of this was planned. It just happens.
The event can be totally casual or have some structure to it. Sometimes teams are made to play against each other to see who gets the most points, with a small prize for the winner. More often, the event is just a totally casual, social off-the-clock event for employees to have fun together. As long as there is no agenda, either approach can work well. The space can hold up to 30 people for a totally private setting, should you choose to go that route, and keep the focus on each other rather than trying to find each other in a public space.
A tough stretch at work? Bring your team to Mr. Putters for a few hours and let us recharge them in a way that a corporate lunch cannot.
Employee Appreciation Events in Tampa, FL
Effort vs. Thought in Recognition of Employee Value: While simple to implement, demonstrating appreciation for employees for all their efforts can be easily and mistakenly transformed into showing that they were valued in name only through a generic gift card or a pizza lunch and left at that. A round of mini-golf is a different story – it took time to set up. Leadership clearly put thought into the gesture and the employees would likely get enjoyment out of it.
The best time for employee appreciation events at Mr. Putters are natural transition points in the year’s calendar such as the end of Q4, the end of a product launch, or after a long period of overtime. The event itself is less important than the fact that leadership has recognized their efforts.
The format is completely flexible. You can add in food and drink for your guests and even present a few awards for things like the highest score or most improvement. But then again, you could simply give your guests time to relax and have fun. The venue takes care of all the logistics; you just reap the rewards.
Client Entertainment Events in Tampa, FL
Taking a client to a memorable location for building a business relationship is dinner, which is somewhat passive. The two of you can sit and hopefully have good conversations. But mini golf is active. There is always something happening that you can react to, discuss, or laugh at. The dynamic of the conversations will shift in your favor.
The Mr. Putters entertainment venue is strong because it is different from the typical venues that clients go to on a regular basis. As opposed to the typical Tampa dinner circuit of steakhouses, Mr. Putters offers something unique and memorable to clients. They will remember that you took them somewhere different and had fun!
The private setup of your client events also makes sense. Each group has its own space to hold their conversations without any ambient noise of strangers passing by or being too close to other tables. It feels like a private event and that’s how your company should be viewed as well.
Company Milestone Celebrations in Tampa, FL
Celebrate the significant events in your organization’s life. Whether it’s hitting revenue targets, closing major contracts, celebrating an organization’s anniversary, or even the launch of a product that actually made it to market – these are all worthy of recognition and are an indication of how much your leadership values your team.
A milestone celebration at Mr. Putters works because it was intentional to have a celebration to note a special time. Reserving a special space, planning something fun for the staff to do, and showing up for the event all send a different message than a company-wide email would have.
The same outings also create shared memories of the team later. Remember the windmill hole that we couldn’t get through six months later in the meeting room. Shared memories are what create team identity. It can’t be created in a conference room.
Department Offsite Meetings in Tampa, FL
Not every offsite has to be a 2-day resort retreat. Sometimes a simple half-day offsite, a change of scenery to think clearly and go back to work as a team, is all you need. Mr. Putters is a great option for such an offsite.
Our preferred way of organizing would be to have a focused meeting or planning session in the private party room for the first hour and then move on to the courses for the remainder of the time. The meeting remains on track as all team members know what to expect. The golf portion allows team members to have fun, step off work-related activities, and interact on a different level.
For smaller departmental off-sites, Mr. Putters is another great option for teams of 8-15. The space is just the right size for the number of people and allows for good interaction amongst team members as opposed to breaking off into smaller pods. You end up with a great team that has a fun experience and has been re-energized.
Holiday Parties in Tampa, FL
Holiday parties get stale fast. Same restaurant, same buffet, same small talk. A holiday party at Mr. Putters gives your team something to do, not just somewhere to sit. People play, laugh, and cheer each other on. That breaks the ice better than any toast or gift exchange.
Our private party room can hold up to 30 people for food, beverages, and thanks from your organization. Then everyone can proceed to the golf courses. A fun holiday tournament among teams of players with a small prize is one of the ways to celebrate; others just come to play and have fun. An ugly sweater contest and an award for best score can be other fun elements to make the event worth talking about after the party.
Tampa events in December fill up quickly, so book your event date well in advance. Mr. Putters also makes for a great January event after the holidays when people’s calendars open back up and they are ready for a real break.
FAQs
How many people can attend a corporate event at Mr. Putters?
Mr. Putters can host up to 30 people for a corporate event in a private setting. This is a private party room, with three indoor mini golf courses to play at. If you have a larger group, please contact us to discuss options. The space is an indoor, climate-controlled setting and is available 365 days a year in Tampa.
What types of corporate events work best at Mr. Putters?
Mr. Putters is suitable for team-building, employee appreciation, client entertainment, celebrating company/milestones and department off-site meetings. The relaxed atmosphere of the mini golf facility allows for natural interactions between coworkers and clients alike. In most cases, a private room is booked for any formal agenda items, and then the groups proceed to the courses for the main fun of the outing.
How do I book a corporate event at Mr. Putters?
The process of booking is easy and straightforward on the website misterputters.com, where you can fill out a booking form to check for available dates and to book in due time. We recommend that you book in time, especially for weekend dates or for the end of a quarter, as these periods are very popular and we tend to get a lot of interest for these dates.