Designed for first-time attendees, client engagement, and registered guests, these curated experiences offer a relaxed, social way to explore the destination. All programs feature support from conference sponsors.
Optional Activities (Not Included in Registration Fee)
Thursday, February 25
Advance registration is required. Registration closes two weeks prior to the conference.
Programs typically fill in advance.
Open to registered conference attendees only. Subject to change.
Best For: Outdoor experience • Unique Louisiana landscape • Small-group exploration
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Off-Site
Venture beyond the city for a small-group exploration of Louisiana’s coastal wetlands—an environment that feels worlds away from downtown New Orleans. Travel by airboat across open marshland and through cypress-lined waterways, where the landscape shifts from wide, open water to narrow bayou passages.
An airboat provides access to areas that traditional boats can’t reach, operating in shallow water and gliding seamlessly across marsh and vegetation. The experience moves between faster stretches of open water and quieter pockets of the bayou, offering an immersive way to take in the surroundings.
Led by a local captain with deep ties to the region, the tour blends storytelling, regional history, and firsthand knowledge of the ecosystem. Wildlife sightings are common, and the pace allows for both movement and moments to take in the landscape's stillness.
Following the airboat tour, transition into a more relaxed setting aboard a stationary paddlewheel boat, where you’ll enjoy a cocktail or mocktail. It’s a comfortable, social setting to connect, take photos, and unwind before returning.
A boxed lunch is included, ensuring a seamless, well-paced experience.
$150 per person
Best For: Client engagement • Relationship building • Competitive and casual play
10:30 a.m. - Until
12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start • Four-Person Scramble • Off-Site
(Shuttles staged at 10:30 a.m.; depart as they fill; final departure at 11:15 a.m.—please plan accordingly.)
Spend the afternoon at TPC Louisiana, home of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Designed by Pete Dye in collaboration with PGA TOUR professionals Steve Elkington and Kelly Gibson, the course offers a thoughtfully designed layout set across 250 acres of Louisiana wetlands.
This outing balances play and connection—equally suited for competitive golfers and those looking to enjoy a relaxed round with peers. The format creates natural opportunities for conversation throughout the day.
On-course contests, including longest drive and longest putt, add a layer of friendly competition, followed by a post-round happy hour.
Opportunity drawings during the post-tournament reception
Foursomes coordinated for individual players.
Best For: First-time attendees • Destination overview • Client-friendly experience
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Off-Site
Explore New Orleans through a guided, small-group experience highlighting the city’s most recognizable and historically significant neighborhoods.
Begin in the French Quarter, where nearly 300 years of history are reflected in the architecture, public squares, and daily rhythm of the neighborhood. Visit Jackson Square and view landmarks such as St. Louis Cathedral while your guide—an experienced, licensed New Orleans historian—shares the stories that shaped the city.
Continue to a historic above-ground cemetery for insight into New Orleans’ distinctive burial traditions, where centuries-old tombs—often referred to as “cities of the dead”—reflect the city’s unique approach to interment, shaped by its geography and culture.
A stop at the iconic Café du Monde—a New Orleans institution since 1862—offers a chance to enjoy freshly made beignets, a local specialty of warm, pillowy fried dough generously dusted with powdered sugar, served alongside café au lait.
The tour continues Uptown along St. Charles Avenue and into the Garden District, where historic homes and oak-lined streets offer a contrast to the Quarter's energy.
Midway through the experience, enjoy a hosted lunch at a local restaurant, featuring regional cuisine in a relaxed setting.
$125 per person
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