“I may tee it up a few times”- Lexi Thompson keeps her options open for next year despite announcing retirement

Lexi Thompson, a celebrated LPGA Tour star, recently announced her intention to retire from full-time professional golf at the end of the 2024 season. With the CME Group Tour Championship marking the final event on this year’s calendar, the 29-year-old has signaled that this could be her last competitive appearance as a full-time player.

However, Thompson has left the door open for occasional appearances, emphasizing that her decision is about stepping back from the demands of full-time competition rather than permanently setting aside her clubs.

She expressed her intent to take life “day by day” while still considering select tournaments, saying, “I may tee it up a few times next year…a matter of when and what tournaments I don’t know.”

Among the events she may consider is the Chevron Championship, a tournament that holds special significance for Thompson as her sole Major victory, earned in 2014. While her focus remains firmly on the current championship, Thompson expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of her fans and a desire to “embrace this week.

” Beyond the course, the American golfer plans to remain engaged with the sport she’s cherished for nearly two decades, particularly by inspiring younger generations to take up golf. Whether competing sporadically or mentoring future talent, Thompson’s legacy as a dedicated and impactful figure in golf remains assured.