Lexi Thompson

2024 - 5 - 29

Breaking News: Golf Star Lexi Thompson Retires at 29

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Golf prodigy Lexi Thompson shocks the world with her retirement announcement. Find out the details here!

Golf fans were left in disbelief as prominent golfer Lexi Thompson, known for her powerful game and major tournament success, announced her retirement at the young age of 29. With a career marked by both triumphs and challenges, Thompson's decision to step away from full-time competition has sparked mixed reactions among fans and fellow players.

Thompson's journey in the golfing world began at a tender age when she made waves as a 12-year-old participant at a major championship. Over the years, she amassed an impressive eleven LPGA Tour victories and secured over $14 million in tournament earnings, solidifying her status as a formidable force in the sport. Despite her success, Thompson's retirement marks the end of an era as she bids farewell to professional golf at the conclusion of the 2024 LPGA Tour season.

The news of Thompson's retirement sent shockwaves through the golf community, with many expressing surprise at her decision to step away at the peak of her career. Known for her ability to excel under pressure, Thompson's departure will undoubtedly leave a void in the world of professional golf. As she closes this chapter of her life, fans and critics alike will reflect on her remarkable achievements and the impact she has had on the sport.

In a recent interview, Thompson revealed the challenges she faced behind the scenes, shedding light on the often overlooked struggles of professional athletes. With her candid discussion on loneliness and mental health, Thompson's retirement serves as a reminder of the pressures athletes endure beyond the fairways. Despite the bittersweet farewell, Thompson's legacy will endure in the hearts of fans, inspiring a new generation of golf enthusiasts to chase their dreams with unwavering dedication.

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Major winner Lexi Thompson to retire at 29 after rollercoaster career (The Guardian)

Lexi Thompson is retiring this year from full-time competition, ending a career defined by her powerful game and plenty of star-crossed moments in majors.

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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: American to retire at end of season at the age of 29 (BBC Sport)

American golfer Lexi Thompson confirms she will retire at the end of the 2024 LPGA Tour season.

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Lexi Thompson to retire from professional golf at end of the season (Sky Sports)

Thompson was 12 when she qualified for the 2007 U.S. Women's Open at Pine Needles, at the time the youngest ever to qualify. She also set an LPGA Tour record as ...

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Lexi Thompson announces retirement from professional golf (The Independent)

The American prodigy called time on her career at the age of 29.

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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 announces shock retirement from golf (bunkered)

Lexi Thompson has stunned the golf world by announcing that she intends to retire from playing professional golf this year.

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

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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Lexi Thompson: Solheim Cup star to retire from professional golf at ... (Sky Sports)

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“I think we deserve a lot more credit than we get,” expressed a teary-eyed Lexi Thompson as she talked about the various hardships in the game of golf.

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Nelly: "Sad to see Lexi Thompson leaving" - Irish Golfer Magazine (Irish Golfer)

Nelly Korda paid tribute to Lexi Thompson after she announced that she would be retiring from professional golf at the end of the season.

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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, 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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Lexi Thompson, 29, announces retirement at end of 2024 season (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

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

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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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Lexi Thompson celebrates with caddie Benji Thompson after taking the leap into Poppie's Pond after her victory in the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship. Stephen ...

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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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