July has been a month that truly reminds us why we do what we do.

First, I’m beyond thrilled to welcome Raquel Stevens to the team! Raquel spent more than a decade as a Senior Crime Reporter for Channel 10 News. These days, she's swapped headlines for fairways—and she’s hooked. Like so many of us, Raquel has found something in golf that’s hard to explain but easy to feel: the joy, the challenge, the community. She’ll be leading the way in nurturing our partnerships, growing our presence, and bringing our community together in new and exciting ways (keep an eye out for our new podcast launching soon). We’re lucky to have her—and I know you’re going to love her too.

This month also brought a moment that I’m still letting sink in—we’ve been nominated (again!) for the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. As the founder—and still aged under 40—it’s honestly hard to put into words what this means. Because this didn’t start with a business plan. It started with a deep love for golf—not just as a sport, but as a connector. Of people. Of memories. Of places. And to have not only a nomination for the world’s best operator last month and to be recognized nationally this month for something built from that kind of heart? That’s something I’ll never take for granted.

July also saw a beautiful group of women come through our Gold Coast Golf Schools—every month these sell out, and this time was no different. Except... there’s still space in September. So if you’ve been thinking about it, this might be your sign. >> Click here << to learn more.

We also launched something very close to my heart: the Mornington Peninsula Golf Tour. Imagine: pristine fairways by the sea, boutique local wines, unforgettable meals, luxury accommodations, and the kind of company that makes you laugh until your face hurts. It’s not just a tour. It’s a celebration of everything this game and this country has to offer. >> Click here << to discover this incredible tour before all spots sell out.

And here’s a number that gives me chills—over 300 golfers joined us across the globe this month. That’s 1,000+ golf balls lost & 300+ memories and stories made. One of those stories? Marcus Allen sinking a hole-in-one on Pineapple Valley’s legendary Hole 4. Congratulations Marcus, we know your dad Craig, who witnessed it, is very proud of you.

So as July wraps up, I just want to say thank you. Whether you’re just watching from afar, or you’ve traveled the world with us—you’re part of this. And we can’t wait to see where the next chapter takes us.