She’s still finishing her season, but it’s fair to call Lexi Thompson lpga tour Legend.
It’s usually customary to refer to players as legends after their careers end, but although Thompson won’t be on the Tour full-time starting next year, retirement wasn’t the word he used this year. US Women’s Open She cited mental health as the main reason behind taking a step back from the sport she always loved.
“I think we all struggle, especially here,” he said in May. “Unfortunately, in golf you lose more than you win, so putting yourself in front of the camera and continuing to work hard is a constant battle and you may not be getting the results you want and get criticized for it. So, it’s difficult.
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Lexi Thompson walks the hole one fairway during the third round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship golf tournament. (Steven Bissig-USA TODAY Sports)
“I’ve struggled with it. I don’t think there’s anyone here who hasn’t. It’s just a matter of how well you hide it, which is so sad.”
Thompson fought back tears as she explained her heart and mind about her decision, and months later, she told Fox News Digital how the decision to tell the world how she felt was a big change for the entire sport. Got support on a large scale.
Thompson, who also discussed his choice of McFly, said, “A lot has happened since the announcement, but all in a good way.” golf balls Said, for his final full-time session. “Of course, I’ve had nothing but love and support from my family, but also from other competitors. I think the things I said that week opened the door to fellow players and people in general Be honest about how they are feeling inside and know that they are not alone or that they have to hide some feelings.
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“I feel like it’s really impacted more people than my actual announcement. That’s a big part of it, but I’ve had nothing but support from fellow players and everyone around me.”
While basking in all the accolades, Thompson had time to reflect on his illustrious career in golf. Again, the word “retirement” was not used, but Thompson did reveal what she would like to be remembered for on and off the golf course.
“I want people to think of my career as an obviously talented golfer,” she said. “That’s part of it. But I just want people to see me as someone who gave back to the game, who understood the importance of what he did in the tournament and the Tour and is grateful to be there.
“[I]gave back and made it a better game and helped grow the women’s game and get kids into it at a younger age. I think that’s what I want to be seen as. – A role model for kids.” Look up to and strive to be a role model.”
Lexi Thompson performs during the first round of the US Women’s Open golf tournament. (Jon Jones-USA TODAY Sports)
It was always in Thompson’s mind to leave the game better than when he entered it as a professional in 2010 at the age of 15. Of course, winning was always uppermost in her mind, and Thompson did so 11 times on the LPGA Tour while competing for Team USA at multiple Solheim Cups and two Olympics (2016, 2020).
As the game of golf has grown significantly since she turned professional a decade ago, women’s golf has benefited, much to Thompson’s delight.
“Of course, I don’t think it’s just me,” she said, laughing. “There are so many talented women who have impacted the game, given back, and that’s what makes this tour so special.
“On my part, giving back to the fans, sponsors and seeing that growth over the years since I turned professional in 2010. We won tournaments, we got sponsorships, we got TV coverage and the purses grew significantly. It’s It’s great to see the growth, and we’re getting the appreciation that women’s golf needs and deserves, I think we’re moving in the right direction.
“I think there’s a lot of room for growth, but these are small steps and there’s no room left but up.”
going out with maxfly
Thompson’s final full-time season saw a change in golf balls, as she worked for months with Maxfly, a golf ball brand that has been around a course since 1922, to choose a ball she would use throughout the year.
Thompson discussed what an “honor” it was to receive the call from McFly to join his team.
Team USA’s Lexi Thompson reacts to her drive on the third tee against Team Europe during the Solheim Cup 2024 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. (Aaron Doster-Imagen Images)
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“At the beginning of the season I switched to MaxFly,” he said. “They came to me at the end of last season, so I was very excited. A very historic golf brand, many of the top names in the golf industry have used MaxFly golf balls. So, I felt honored to reach out to them “For me, being able to represent them and their goals in the golf industry really suits me.”
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