Broken Bow’s Kaeslynn Lansdell
Kaeslynn Lansdell’s journey in golf began almost casually, sparked by a friend who encouraged her to try the sport and later reinforced by a coach who invited her to join the team. What started as something new quickly became a meaningful part of her life, built through competition, growth and friendships formed at tournaments.
“I’ve really enjoyed playing for him and making new friends when I play at tournaments,” Lansdell said.
Now competing for Broken Bow High School, Lansdell said she takes the most pride in representing her school and maintaining a positive attitude, regardless of how a round is going.
“Representing my school when I play and having a good attitude is what I take the most pride in,” she said.
One of the biggest turning points in her development came when she learned to manage frustration and approach the game with patience. Golf, she said, has taught her that mistakes are part of the process and improvement takes time.
“I’ve learned to not get so frustrated in myself and to learn from my mistakes,” Lansdell said. “Playing golf is a very hard sport, so I’ve learned to have patience.”
That growth is clear in how she responds after difficult holes. Instead of carrying mistakes forward, she resets mentally and focuses only on the next shot.
Before tournaments, Lansdell focuses on alignment and visualization, making sure she is aimed where she wants the ball to go before taking a breath and swinging with intention.
Experience has also shaped her understanding of the game, especially at challenging courses like Wolf Mountain in Poteau, where strategy and decision-making are critical.
“I’ve learned how to really play and how to be smart when playing golf,” she said.
Lansdell credits coach Don Mullenix as her biggest influence.
“He has taught me everything I need to know about golf,” she said.
A highlight of her career came when she broke 100 for the first time in her final tournament round. She also points to putting as one of the most underrated parts of the game.
Looking ahead, Lansdell hopes to keep improving and encourage others to try golf.
“My goal is to show others that even though golf is a hard game, it’s still very fun,” she said.
