LAMPMAN - Golfing might not be for everyone, and at one time, Lacey Bangsund was one of those people.
She golfed with her dad, Lyndon Bangsund, when she was younger, but could not get into the game. She felt it took more patience and this was something she did not have for the game.
Bangsund was raised in Lampman, although she did live in Kisbey for a brief time. She returned to Lampman with her husband Brandon Walchuk when she was expecting her first son Ronan.
Three years ago, they purchased their home while she was pregnant with her second son Braun. It was not long after this that COVID-19 would hit, and now they had limited things to do.
The Lampman Golf Club was close by, so they decided to give golf another chance.
The couple could take their children, which they felt was a huge bonus. It got them out of the house during the tough times of COVID.
They golfed a round on the Lampman Golf Course and loved it, and have continued to play ever since. They even go to other courses in the area. Bangsund wants to golf at the Carlyle course, as she has heard good things about the place, and it is one they have not played yet.
“We are no professionals by any means, we just do it for the fun,” said Bangsund.
They might be on the course in the early morning with a coffee in hand, or it may be the evening with a cold one and a can of bug spray. It all depends on the day.
She has once again started golfing with her dad, Lyndon.
“I’ve improved since I was a kid, but I’m not even close to being a golfer like my dad,” said Bangsund.
Bangsund just completed her journeyman cook apprenticeship in the spring through correspondence, having one weekend a month in Saskatoon for practicum learning. This is a three-year program.
Not only did Bangsund complete her schooling, but worked full time, and chased two busy little boys.
She is glad schooling is finally done. She feels it is time to focus on just having a fun summer with her family. The family loves to swim, golf and go to the family cabin at White Bear or her mom’s camper in Alameda. They are regular visitors at the rocks in Roche Percee. They do not travel far from home, but plan to make the most out of the warm weather.
