Lexi Thompson Makes First Cut Since June Ahead Of Solheim Cup

In a remarkable display of resilience, Lexi Thompson successfully battled her way into the weekend at the Kroger Queen City Championship, marking her first cut since June. Thompson, who has endured a challenging year on the LPGA Tour, had struggled to find her form, with her best finish being a T31 at the Founders Cup. Leading up to this event, she had participated in ten tournaments but had made just one prior cut, finishing T47 at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

On the opening day of the tournament, Thompson posted a one-over 73, which seemed to indicate another missed cut in her future, extending her streak of six consecutive missed cuts. However, she showcased her determination and skill by rebounding impressively in the second round, firing a four-under-par 68, securing her spot in the weekend rounds with a three-stroke margin.

Despite encountering four bogeys in her second round, including two early on, Thompson demonstrated her tenacity with birdies on the front and back nine holes, positioning herself at T41 as she entered the final two rounds of the championship.

This resolute performance may also serve to boost the confidence of US Solheim Cup captain, Stacy Lewis. While Thompson had automatically qualified for the Solheim Cup due to her world ranking, concerns had been raised about her form leading into the prestigious event, set to commence on September 22nd. Lewis expressed her admiration for Thompson’s off-course demeanor, highlighting the golfer’s strength in handling adversity. She emphasized that Thompson’s experience, as one of the most seasoned members of the team, would be a valuable asset both on and off the course. As Thompson continues to work on her game, the hope is that she will find her stride once again, contributing significantly to Team USA’s efforts at the Solheim Cup.

Lexi Thompson’s journey at the Kenwood Country Club sees her trailing leader Peiyun Chein by 11 strokes after Chein’s impressive second-round 64, which took her to a remarkable -14. Chein leads the field by a comfortable four-shot margin, with Morgane Metraux, Ruoning Yin, and Ruixin Liu closely behind at -10. England’s Charley Hull and Japan’s Yuka Saso follow closely at -9. Thompson’s pursuit of top honors in this championship signifies a comeback that could reignite her competitive edge ahead of the prestigious Solheim Cup.