Photos: Lexi Thompson Through The Years As She Announces Her Retirement
From a prodigious 12-year-old making her U.S. Women’s Open debut to a seasoned veteran announcing her decision to step away from full-time competition, Lexi Thompson’s journey in the world of golf has been nothing short of remarkable.
As one of the most popular players on the LPGA Tour, Thompson’s career has been defined by her unwavering dedication, raw talent, and the challenges she has faced both on and off the course.
With 15 LPGA titles, including a major championship victory at the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship, Thompson’s impact on the game is undeniable. However, her path has not been without its struggles, as she has openly discussed the mental health challenges and the constant pressure of performing in the spotlight.
As we look back on her illustrious career through this photo gallery spanning from 2007 to 2024, we celebrate the triumphs, the resilience, and the indelible mark Lexi Thompson has left on the world of golf.
2007
Twelve-year-old Alexis Thompson, of Coral Springs, Fla., putts on 18 during the second round at the 2007 Women’s U.S. Open golf championship in Southern Pines, N.C., Saturday, June 30, 2007.
2007
Twelve-year-old Alexis Thompson, of Coral Springs, Fla., right, hugs playing partner Angela Jerman after finishing the second round at the 2007 Women’s U.S. Open golf championship in Southern Pines, N.C., Saturday, June 30, 2007.
2009
Alexis Thompson tees off on the eighth hole during the third round of the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament, Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa.
2010
Alexis Thompson of USA gestures next to her father before playing on the second hole during the fourth round of the Evian Masters women’s golf tournament in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 25, 2010.
2011
Alexis Thompson from the US tees off on the 9th hole during the second round of the Dubai Ladies Masters golf tournament on, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
2011
2011
Alexis Thompson from the U.S. kisses the trophy after winning the Dubai Ladies Masters golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.
2011
Golfer Lexi Thompson, 16, who on Sunday became the youngest player to win an LPGA tournament, poses with her trophy in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Thompson, of Coral Springs, Fla., shattered the age record for winning a multiple-round tournament when she won the Navistar LPGA Classic golf tournament on Sunday in Alabama.
2012
Lexi Thompson watches her shot on the tenth tee during the first round of the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship golf tournament in Rogers, Ark., Friday, June 29, 2012.
2013
Lexi Thompson holds up her trophy as a mariachi band performs in the background after she won this year’s Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013.
2014
Lexi Thompson holds up the trophy after winning the Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
2015
Lexi Thompson looks at the trophy after winning the Meijer LPGA Classic golf tournament at Blythefield Country Club, Sunday, July 26, 2015 in Belmont, Mich.
2016
Lexi Thompson of the United States, hits her tee shot on the 6th hole during a practice round for the women’s golf event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016.
2017
In this April 2, 2017, file photo, Lexi Thompson high-five fans as she walks to the 18th green during the final round of the LPGA Tour’s ANA Inspiration golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Thompson still has occasional nightmares about the ANA Inspiration a year after a rules violation cost her four strokes in an eventual playoff loss. Now back, she’s set to open play with Michelle Wie on Thursday at Mission Hills in the first major championship of the season.
2017
Lexi Thompson is doused s she celebrates after winning the Kingsmill Championship LPGA golf tournament in Williamsburg, Va., Sunday, May 21, 2017.
2019
Lexi Thompson celebrates with the trophy after wining the LPGA Classic golf tournament, Sunday, June 9, 2019, in Galloway, NJ.
2020
Lexi Thompson drives from the 2nd tee during during the final round of the Tournament of Champions LPGA golf tournament Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
2021
United States’ Lexi Thompson and Brittany Altomare celebrate their win against Europe on the 17th hole during the foursome matches at the Solheim Cup golf tournament, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Toledo, Ohio.
2022
Lexi Thompson tips her ball to the crowd as she prepares to tee on the first hole during the final round of play in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship golf tournament at Congressional Country Club, Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Bethesda, Md.
2023
Rickie Fowler, left, and Lexi Thompson walk off the 18th green after finishing the final round of the Grant Thornton Invitational, the first mixed-team golf tournament since 1999, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Naples, Fla.
2024
Lexi Thompson hits a chip shot on the fourth hole during a practice round for the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa.
