Wembley’s Luke Candido wins Employee of the Year at WA Golf Awards

Posted: 31st March 2026 in Latest news

Luke Candido from Wembley Golf Course has taken out the Employee of the Year award presented by MiClub at the 2026 WA Golf Industry Awards held at Perth’s Optus Stadium. 

Candido, pictured on the right with MiClub CEO Chris Little, took the award from a strong list of fellow nominees that included Lisa Crolla (Gosnells GC), Connor McLellan (Mount Lawley GC) and Sean Tobin (Nedlands GC). 

With almost 550 attendees from all facets of the golf industry, Friday night’s awards gala dinner was one of the biggest on record. Twenty-one awards were presented on the night, with clubs, facilities and individuals alike recognised for their outstanding achievements throughout 2025.

Mount Lawley GC had the most reason for cheer as they amassed five awards in total after a monumental year that saw the completion of long-term renovation works and the successful hosting of the 2025 WA Open.

As well as being named the Metropolitan Golf Course of the Year and the Best Metro WA Club, Facility or Play to Play, the club’s long-term commitment to sustainability was recognised when it won the WA Environmental Award.

In addition, Mount Lawley’s Rod Tatt was named the Golf Course Superintendent of the Year, with club unsung hero Tim McAuliffe claiming the Volunteer of the Year honours.

For the full list of award nominations and winners, click here to visit the Golf WA website.