🎥 The GonnaHappen Comeback Tour

From LPGA Fairways to Las Vegas Nights

By Aaron G. Beebe – GonnaHappen

Over the past year, my life has felt like a moving documentary.

One week I’m walking the fairways alongside professional golfers. The next I’m sitting in a concert arena with thousands of fans. Then I’m volunteering at a museum surrounded by real mob history and stories that shaped America.

That’s the heart of GonnaHappen.

Real stories.
Real places.
Real people.

And lately…

A lot has been happening.

⛳ Walking the Fairways with the LPGA

One of the biggest highlights of the year was working inside the ropes with the LPGA.

At the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Lake Nona, Florida, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a walking Standard Bearer, keeping score alongside some of the best players in women’s golf.

During the tournament I had the opportunity to walk with players such as:

• Nelly Korda
• Annika Sörenstam
• Ingrid Lindblad

When you're walking every hole with elite athletes like that, something becomes very clear.

You realize just how incredible their skill truly is.

Holding a golf club and hitting a few good shots at a local course is one thing. Watching the best players in the world control every shot, every spin, and every read on the greens is something completely different.

It reminds you how much training, discipline, practice, and dedication it takes to reach that level.

Thousands of hours.

Endless range sessions.

Travel.

Pressure.

And the ability to perform when everything is on the line.

Sometimes walking beside them I even joke to myself:

“I’m lucky they let me hold the scoreboard… I’m not worthy of holding the club.”

But being part of the tournament gives you a completely new appreciation for the sport.

I don’t get paid to volunteer for these events.

I do it because I love the game, the atmosphere, and the people involved.

And honestly, moments like these make every mile walked worth it.

The experience sparked something in me.

Now I’m training to work multiple LPGA tournaments this season, including:

• Fortinet Founders Cup
• Ford Championship
• Aramco Series
• JM Eagle LA Championship

Later in the year, two additional tournaments will round out the season.

When you walk that many miles carrying a scoreboard in tournament conditions, you start to understand what players feel physically during a competitive round.

Your legs feel it.

Your focus has to stay sharp.

And you become part of the rhythm of the tournament.

It’s not just watching golf.

It’s being inside the game.

⛳ Volunteering at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Another incredible experience this year was volunteering at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Pebble Beach isn’t just a golf course.

It’s one of the most iconic locations in the world.

For me, it’s also personal.

My family has roots in the area, and my grandfather once worked with the Circle of Cypress at Cypress Point, part of the legendary golf history of the Monterey Peninsula.

So coming back and volunteering there meant something deeper.

My role involved GMA Marshal operations, helping with tournament logistics around:

• Grandstands
• Tee boxes
• Greens

That meant assisting with crowd control, maintaining quiet during play, helping fans, and supporting tournament staff.

Volunteers play a huge role in making events like this run smoothly.

And sometimes things get a little wild.

At one point a fan in the stands was struck by a golf ball, and our volunteer team had to assist tournament staff with the incident report.

Another memorable moment came when a player hit a shot that got stuck in a tree — and when he tried to retrieve it, his club nearly got stuck up there too.

Pebble Beach has some of the most unique terrain in golf — cliffs, rocks, ocean winds — and balls can bounce in unpredictable directions.

I even saw shots ricochet off the rocks near Stillwater Cove.

That’s the magic of Pebble Beach.

Every round feels like history unfolding.

🎤 Jennifer Lopez Live

Another unforgettable moment this year was attending a Jennifer Lopez concert.

I’ve been a fan of J.Lo since the 1990s, so seeing her perform live felt like a full-circle moment.

I watched the show from the fourth level of the arena, but the energy still felt electric.

Jennifer Lopez is one of the hardest-working entertainers in the world.

Singer.
Actor.
Dancer.
Businesswoman.

And when she performs, you can see the dedication behind every movement.

The choreography, the stage design, the storytelling — it all comes together to create an unforgettable show.

I even shared a story online about how some of my extended family has roots in Puerto Rico, which made the cultural connection even more meaningful.

Concerts like that remind me why entertainment matters.

They inspire people.

They bring thousands of strangers together.

And they remind you that dreams don’t expire.

🎭 Las Vegas Culture & Comedy

Living in Las Vegas means entertainment is everywhere.

This year I’ve experienced a wide range of events across the city, including:

• Trixx Comedy Show
• West Coast Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament Finals
• Fremont Street Experience block parties
• Neon Festival
• Paris Hilton concert
• Free Fremont Street concerts
• Asian cultural festivals

Las Vegas is one of the few cities where sports, music, nightlife, and culture collide every weekend.

Through GonnaHappen, I try to document those moments.

I’m not a giant media company.

But I’ve been part of the entertainment world for a long time and have met many amazing people along the way.

That perspective allows me to capture events in a way that feels personal and authentic.

🏛 Volunteering at the Mob Museum

Another place I’ve spent time volunteering is the Mob Museum in Las Vegas.

It’s one of the most fascinating places in the city.

Working there gives you a unique window into American history — from organized crime stories to federal investigations. with people like Frank CalebreasFrank Calabrese Jr.

But what really makes it special are the people.

At the museum I’ve attended book signings and talks with:

• Authors
• Investigators
• Historians
• Government figures
• Celebrities
• Family members connected to mob history

Some of the conversations I’ve heard there are absolutely incredible.

You realize the stories we see in movies were actually lived by real people.

And sometimes you even meet families connected to those stories.

Every guest who walks through those doors brings their own story with them.

And I always try to make their experience even better.

🎶 Florida Nights & Beach Boys Energy

While traveling in Florida earlier this year through Hilton Grand Vacations MAX events, I also had the chance to attend a Beach Boys concert.

The last time I saw the Beach Boys before that was years ago at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk when I was younger — back when life was about boogie boarding, summer nights, and growing up along the Monterey Peninsula.

Music has a way of bringing back memories.

When those Beach Boys harmonies hit and the crowd starts singing along, it feels like summer never ended.

The year before I saw 3 Doors Down, and this year it was the Beach Boys.

Different generations of music.

Same feeling of community.

Florida has a completely different vibe from the West Coast.

But great music feels universal anywhere.

🎙 GonnaHappen Conversations in Orlando

While in Orlando, I also connected with my friend ETurn during an event at the Dr. Phillips Center.

It was a unique DJ hip-hop event where people gathered around music, creativity, and positive energy.

Her new song had just dropped, and the atmosphere was filled with excitement and support.

Moments like that remind me what entertainment is really about.

People from different backgrounds coming together through music, culture, and creativity.

That spirit inspired my concept show:

GonnaHappen Rides: Conversations on the Go

A series built around real conversations with real people while traveling between events and cities.

⭐ The Power of Google Reviews

One of the most unique ways I document experiences is through Google Reviews.

Every review I write tells a story.

Not just about the venue — but about the people, the atmosphere, and the moment.

I write about:

• The event
• The people I meet
• The moments that stand out
• The energy of the place

Anyone who reads through my reviews gets a window into my journey.

Each location becomes part of a bigger story.

Because every place — and every person — has something meaningful behind it.

🎉 Community Events & Charity

Some of my favorite experiences come from community events and charity work.

Over the years I’ve attended and supported events like:

• Babes in Toyland charity events
• Fremont Street Experience block parties
• Asian cultural festivals
• Neon Festival
• Festa Italia Monterey (for over 15 years)

These events highlight something important:

Community matters.

Whether it’s supporting charity, celebrating culture, or simply bringing people together, events remind us how powerful shared experiences can be.

🔥 The GonnaHappen Mission

All of these experiences connect back to one mission:

GonnaHappen — Bringing the World of Entertainment to You.

Through events, travel, sports, music, and storytelling, I want to document the moments that make life exciting.

The journey hasn’t been easy.

There were years where things fell apart.

Financial struggles.

Setbacks.

Moments where rebuilding felt impossible.

But showing up again — supporting events, telling stories, meeting people — has been part of the comeback.

And the truth is…

This story is just getting started.

Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned through all these experiences…

Something amazing is always about to happen.

And when it does…

It’s gonna happen.