Golf fans, brace yourselves! 🏌️‍♀️ Lexi Thompson, one of the brightest stars on the LPGA Tour, just dropped some big news ahead of the U.S. Women's Open. She announced that this will be her final year playing a full schedule.
Thompson chose the prestigious U.S. Women's Open—the major she first competed in at just 12 years old—to share her decision. Now 29, the American golfer became emotional as she opened up about the unseen effort and the loneliness that often accompany life on tour.
\"It's been a journey filled with highs and lows,\" Thompson shared. \"The grind behind the scenes is something few see, and it's time for me to find a new balance.\"
She revealed that she's been contemplating semi-retirement for a few years, with mental health being a significant factor. 🔄❤️
This will be Thompson's 18th U.S. Women's Open before she turns 30. She burst onto the scene by winning her first LPGA title at age 16 and has since secured 15 titles. While many remember her for the one major victory at the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2014, she's equally known for the ones that narrowly slipped away.
As Lexi steps back, fans worldwide are gearing up to cheer her on this season. It's the end of an era, but also the start of a new chapter for this golf icon. 🌟
Reference(s):
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