LPGA Updates: Lexi Thompson Will Play With New Ball at LPGA Drive On Championship After Bridgestone Split

2024 is witnessing a series of shifts among golf sponsors, with Lexi Thompson joining the trend.

Following her departure from Bridgestone, where she had been associated for over six years, the 28-year-old LPGA star has entered an exclusive partnership with Maxfli for golf balls. This move comes amid a wave of changes in sponsorships within the golfing community, with notable players like Jason Day and Tiger Woods making similar transitions.

Fans were left wondering about Thompson’s next move after leaving Bridgestone, and the revelation of her collaboration with Maxfli has added an unexpected twist. The Maxfli Tour ball will debut in Thompson’s game at the upcoming LPGA Drive-On Championship in Bradenton, Florida. Thompson expressed her excitement, stating that the Maxfli Tour ball exceeded her expectations during months of testing.

Maxfli, a brand owned by Dick’s Sporting Goods, has undergone a revival in recent years, marked by the release of three Tour balls in 2023. Lexi Thompson’s collaboration with Maxfli makes her the first professional golfer to partner with the brand. This move raises eyebrows, considering she left a well-established brand like Bridgestone for a company experiencing a resurgence.

The shift in sponsorship becomes even more intriguing as Thompson moves from Bridgestone, a brand famously associated with Tiger Woods, to Maxfli. While the reasons for the split with Bridgestone remain undisclosed, Thompson’s statement about using the Maxfli Tour Series ball for several months suggests the decision was not impulsive. As golf enthusiasts anticipate Thompson’s performance with her new Maxfli golf balls, the LPGA Drive On Championship will showcase her first appearance with the brand from January 25 to January 28.