Player Player: Lexi Schnelker

Name: Lexi Schnelker 

Grade: 10

Sport: Girls JV Golf

3 Fun Facts:

  • She plays the flute in band
  • She loves to travel
  • Last year, she ate around one bag of microwave popcorn every day

What is your favorite part of being on the team?

“I really enjoy getting to play so often and at different courses. I also love getting to know my teammates; they’re a really fun crowd.”

Do you have any pre-game rituals? If so, what are they?

“I have a habit of rolling my shoulders and tucking my hair behind my ears before I take a shot. Also, stretching my wrists before a round is crucial.”

What is your favorite thing about the Ranger golf program and why?

“The coaching [is my favorite thing about Ranger Golf].”

What are your personal goals for this season?

“My goal for the season was to shoot below a 50, which I have now succeeded at three times.”

Who is your biggest inspiration for golf?

“This summer my family hosted an LPGA player named Cindy LaCrosse for some tournaments around the state. She was definitely an inspiring figure in my life and helped me a lot with golf.”