Lexi Thompson

2024 - 5 - 28

LPGA Star Lexi Thompson Announces Retirement in Emotional Farewell

Lexi Thompson - LPGA Tour - mental health - pro golfer - professional golf - women's golf

Golfer Lexi Thompson shocks the sports world with retirement announcement. Find out the details here!

Lexi Thompson, the beloved LPGA star, has sent shockwaves through the golf community with her recent announcement of retiring from full-time competition at the young age of 29. Known for her impressive 11 LPGA Tour victories and charismatic presence on and off the course, Thompson's decision marks the end of an era in women's golf.

Thompson's journey in professional golf began at a remarkably young age, turning pro at 15 and quickly making history as the youngest woman to win an LPGA tournament at just 16. Despite facing challenges like a persistent hand injury, she continued to captivate fans with her powerful game and unwavering dedication to the sport.

As Thompson prepares to bid farewell to the LPGA Tour at the end of the 2024 season, her legacy as a trailblazer for young athletes and a role model for aspiring golfers will undoubtedly endure. Her emotional announcement and heartfelt reflections on a lifetime dedicated to golf have touched the hearts of fans around the world, marking the end of a chapter filled with triumphs and challenges.

In a sport where perseverance and passion reign supreme, Lexi Thompson's decision to retire serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and joys that come with pursuing one's dreams. As she embarks on a new chapter post-retirement, Thompson's impact on the golfing community and her enduring legacy as a true sports icon are sure to be celebrated for years to come.

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Lexi Thompson Announces Retirement From LPGA Tour | LPGA ... (LPGA)

The year was 2007, and a 12-year-old, baby-faced Alexis Thompson arrived at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club to compete in her first major championship.

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Lexi Thompson On U.S. Women's Open, Small Biz And Power Of ... (Forbes)

Eleven-time LPGA Tour winner Lexi Thompson, who has banked over $14 million in tournament winnings over her career, is bullish on that prospect. She is renting ...

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Lexi Thompson to retire at 29: 11-time LPGA Tour winner decides to ... (CBSSports.com)

The 29-year-old star, who turned professional at age 15 and became the youngest woman to win an LPGA tournament at age 16, will end her playing career at the ...

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Lexi Thompson announces retirement (GolfDigest.com)

Lexi Thompson, who turned pro at age 15 in 2010 and joined the LPGA in 2012, will retire at the end of the year. The news was first shared by the USGA on ...

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Lexi Thompson, 29, announces retirement at end of 2024 season (usatoday.com)

Thompson, who has battled a hand injury for some time, has won 11 times on the LPGA.

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LPGA's Lexi Thompson retiring from full-time golf at 29 (The Associated Press)

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Lexi Thompson is retiring this year from full-time competition, ending a career filled with a powerful game, an appeal to young fans ...

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BREAKING NEWS: Golfer Lexi Thompson announces retirement (Today's Golfer)

Lexi Thompson has announced plans to retire from professional golf at the end of the current season ahead of this week's US Women's Open.

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LPGA's Lexi Thompson, 29, retiring from full-time golf - ESPN (ESPN)

LPGA golfer Lexi Thompson, the winner of 15 events who was just 12 when she qualified for her first U.S. Women's Open, will retire from full-time ...

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'Never Wins the Big One': Lexi Thompson Given Ugly Reminder by ... (EssentiallySports)

Lexi Thompson is one of the most celebrated golfers, and rightfully so! At just 12 years old, she became the youngest player ever to qualify for the U.S. ...

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LPGA star Lexi Thompson retiring from full-time golf at 29 (NBC 6 South Florida)

Lexi Thompson, a 15-time champion on the LPGA Tour, is retiring from full-time competition at age 29.

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Lexi Thompson shares emotional love letter as she readies to step ... (Golf.com)

In a surprise announcement, Lexi Thompson said she'll step away from a full-time LPGA Tour playing schedule at the end of the season.

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Lexi Thompson, 29, set to retire after the 2024 LPGA season (Yahoo Sports)

Thompson will be competing in her 18th straight U.S. Women's Open later this week.

Lexi Thompson, 29, to retire from LPGA Tour at the end of 2024 ... (NBC Sports)

“Golf has been my life ever since I was 5 years old. I haven't known much of a life different, but it's been an amazing one,” Thompson said in a news conference ...

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Lexi Thompson, a 15-time winner on the LPGA Tour, is retiring from ... (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)

Lexi Thompson laughs during a news conference at the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa.

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After surprise retirement, Lexi Thompson opens up on 'lonely' struggle (Golf.com)

After a surprise retirement announcement, an unusually candid Lexi Thompson opened up on loneliness and mental health.

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Lexi Thompson, 29, to retire from pro golf at the end of the 2024 ... (CNN)

Lexi Thompson plays her shot from the fifth tee during the final round of the 2022 KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Congressional Country Club.

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Professional Golfer Lexi Thompson Announces Her Retirement (Today.com)

LPGA Tour star Lexi Thompson, 29, has announced she is retiring from professional golf and reflected on how mental health played a role in her decision.

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Pro golfer Lexi Thompson retires at 29, citing mental health struggles (ABC News)

"It's OK to not be OK," Thompson said in announcing her retirement.

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Pro golfer Lexi Thompson, 29, retires and acknowledges mental ... (NBC News)

Women's professional golfer Lexi Thompson, who is one of the biggest stars in the sport, has announced she is retiring, citing mental health concerns.

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LPGA Star Lexi Thompson Announces Retirement From ... (Just Women's Sports)

The 29-year-old has been playing professionally for the past 15 years. The two-time Olympian and six-time Solheim Cup competitor said that she'd been ...

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