Get ready for a compelling episode of Beyond the Game as host Mike Lacey sits down with Carson Lundell, former BYU golf standout who came within inches of qualifying for the US Open. From hitting birdies in torrential downpours at Alpine Country Club to walking eight miles in Ohio just to watch Tony Finau play before his own 36-hole qualifier, Carson's journey exemplifies resilience under pressure.

After winning multiple state championships at Lone Peak High School, Carson chose to serve a mission in Tucson, Arizona, sacrificing two years of prime development time that many warned would derail his golf career. Instead, he returned home and immediately captured sixth place in his first tournament.

Playing for legendary coaches Bruce Brockbank and Todd Miller at BYU, Carson discovered that Cougar golf represents more than competition - it's a family culture where coaches care about your happiness in life, not just your scorecard. Through heartbreaking playoff losses, weather-delayed tournaments, and the unique challenges of playing Sunday rounds in a different time slot due to BYU's honor code, Carson learned that golf mirrors life perfectly: you can hit great shots and be penalized, make great decisions and catch bad breaks, but character is built in how you respond and bounce back. His philosophy centers on approaching every challenge with confidence and belief but choosing faith over doubt in every aspect of life makes all the difference.

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