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Lexi Thompson is to retire at the end of 2024, a 15 time LPGA Winner

29 years American Golfer, Lexi Thompson is now about to retire from her 17 years of vibrant golf career. According to the official website of LPGA, Lexi will retire at the end of 2024. Currently she is playing her 18th Consecutive LPGA tournament. She marked, "I'm looking forward to the next chapter of my life." 

Lexi Thompson is ready to retire at the end of 2024 

29 years old, American professional golfer and 15 time Ladies Professional Golf Association LPGA winner Golfer, Lexi Thompson have announced their retirement. Lexi Thompson is retiring from full time competitive golf. Lexi has also been a two-time Olympian due to her expertise and amazing play.  Currently, Lexi Thomson is playing her 18th US women Open before the age of 30. 

Retirement of Lexi is Officially Declared by LPGA

On Tuesday, As per the LPGA's announcement on Lexi's retirement, Lexi will retire by the end of 2024 — This means that she will participate in all the game sessions till 2024 and after that she will retire. 


Saying "Goodbye" is not easy 

Lexi said in a video on Instagram that it wasn't easy for her to say "goodbye", but it this is the right time.

"While it is never easy to say goodbye, it is indeed time. At the end of 2024, I will be stepping away from a full professional golf schedule,".

She is "Looking Forward" for the Next Chapter 

Lexi's further said that she is in the game till the end of this year and she is excited to enjoy it. She said that she is "looking Forward" for her future life.

"I'm excited to enjoy the remainder of the year as there are still goals I want to accomplish. I'm looking forward to the next chapter of my life."

Marcoux Praised Lexi's Dedication 

Marcoux Samaan, the CEO and Ninth Commissioner of LPGA marked that, 

“Lexi's impact extends far beyond the golf course. She embodies the spirit and dedication of our Founders — always showing up and engaging intentionally to help further the growth and impact of the LPGA,”  

While Expressing her feelings, tears come out of her Eyes 

On Tuesday at the US Open, Lexi became very emotional about her retirement, revealing her feelings about her strong bond with Golf and saying, 

“I think we all have our struggles, especially out here. Unfortunately in golf you lose more than you win, so it’s an ongoing battle to continue to put yourself out there in front of the cameras and continuing to work hard and maybe not seeing the results you want and getting criticized for it — So it’s hard" 

“I will stay, yes, I've struggled with it — I don't think there's somebody out here that hasn't. It's just a matter of how well you hide it, which is very sad.” Lexi marked. 

A Glance at Lexi's Vibrant Career 

Remarkable entry at just 12 

Lexi had a remarkable entrance to the US Open — She set a record by entering the US Open in 2007 at the age of just 12. Lexi became the youngest player to qualify for the US Open Women until 2014. After this, Lucy Li broke Lexi's record in 2014 by entering the US Open at the age of 11.

Lexi made Million of Dollars in 17 Years

In her 17 years of remarkable vibrant career, Lexi has earned more than $14 million, she last won the LPGA in 2019, she also participated in the Solheim Cup six times and in 2016 and 202, she represented the United States in the Olympics. 

Youngest-Ever LPGA Tournament Winner

Lexi was born in Coral Spring, Florida, United States on 10 February 1995. In June 2010, at the age of 15, Lexi joined the professional team. In September 2011, Lexi became the Youngest Ever LPGA Tournament Winner. She also won the LPGA title 15 times at the age of just 16. Lexi has won many titles in her career, one of which in 2014, At just 19 Lexi won 
the Kraft Nabisco Championship. 

Thompson is playing her 18th U.S. Women's Open before turning 30. She won the first of her 15 LPGA titles at age 16. 

























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