Draft:Christina Lecuyer

Christina Lecuyer was born in Edmonton, Alberta. She was introduced to the sport of golf at a young age, growing up on a golf course where her father served as the head golf professional and superintendent.^[1][2] Lecuyer's family has strong ties to golf, with her father becoming a member of the PGA of Alberta, and her younger brothers, Ryan and Steven, achieving success in amateur and professional golf.^[3] In 2003, Ryan won the Canadian Junior Boys Golf Championship^[4] while Steven secured back-to-back victories at the Vancouver Open in 2022 and 2023.^[5]

Lecuyer's involvement in golf began at the Derrick Golf and Winter Club, where she worked as a teenager, played money games, and got a quick education on how to play by watching others.^[6] Lecuyer quickly progressed through the amateur golf circuit in Edmonton and later secured a full scholarship to play collegiate golf for the University of Central Arkansas (UCA).^[7] While at UCA, Lecuyer won five collegiate tournaments, had 24 Top Ten finishes, was a three-time All-Conference selection, and was a 2-time All-American honorable mention.^[8] She was also named a second-team Academic All-American by ESPN The Magazine.^[9][10] In 2005, Lecuyer led her team to victory in the Gulf South Conference championship and qualified for the 2006 NCAA Regionals.^[6]

After completing her collegiate career, Lecuyer transitioned to professional golf, competing in various mini tours across North America. She reached the final stage of LPGA qualifying school on three consecutive occasions.^[7][11]

Her recognition and success as a professional golfer led to multiple appearances on popular television programs, including participating in numerous Golf Channel series^[7][12] and co-hosting Swing Clinic with Jimmy Hanlin of FOX Sports.^[3]

Lecuyer's most prominent television appearances were during her time on The Big Break, where she competed in both the Ka'anapali and Dominican Republic seasons. In Ka'anapali, Lecuyer finished in 4th place and in the Dominican Republic, she made the winning putt for the girls team.^[7] Her success was covered by several media outlets, including NBC Sports, ScoreGolf, and Arkansas Money and Politics, among others.

Following her television appearances, Lecuyer was frequently invited to play golf at corporate and charity events. These interactions evolved into speaking arrangements and informal coaching sessions where Lecuyer offered business and personal development advice.^[1][6]

Lecuyer ultimately transitioned away from professional golf and established a coaching business aimed at helping individuals achieve clarity and build confidence.^[13] Her coaching framework, titled "Decision, Faith & Action" has been used to support a wide range of clients, from entrepreneurs to business executives and athletes.^[14][15]

Although Lecuyer retired from professional golf, she continues to participate in philanthropic golf events, contributing to various charitable causes.^{[6][16][17][18]}

In 2021, Lecuyer launched the Decide It's Your Turn™ podcast, where she interviews a diverse range of guests, including Grammy-nominated musicians and corporate leaders. The podcast focuses on redefining success and achieving personal fulfillment across all aspects of life, with Lecuyer leveraging her own experiences to inspire her audience. Early guests on the podcast included ten-time Grammy nominee Jamey Johnson, Fox News host Tomi Lahren, and Netflix CMO Bozeman Saint John.^[19][20][21]

Lecuyer has also appeared as a guest on several top-rated podcasts where she shares her expertise in building confidence and self-development. Some of the shows include Experible with Krati Mehra^[22], Earn Your Happy with Lori Harder^[23], The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier,^[24] and Uncut & Real Raw Podcast with Clinton Anderson^[25]