Will Lexi Thompson end her final season with a banger at the Solheim Cup? The LPGA Tour Pro announced that she will be retiring from the professional field of golf in May at the US Women’s Open.
She also wrote an open letter on Instagram stating how despite playing a major role in her life, golf has also come with its own cost. Her mental health. Being a public figure, she has been under constant pressure and scrutiny, and thus now she wishes to focus on her mental health. She is excited to open-handed welcome the next chapter of her life and spend more time with her loved ones.
Lexi Thompson is all set to win back the trophy for Team USA
The 2024 season might be her last. However, her commitment to the team remains unwavering. She will be a part of the US team based on the six spots of the Captain’s pick. Lexi Thompson made her debut at the Solheim Cup back in 2013 at the Colorado Golf Club and has been a part of the team ever since.
She holds an impressive record of 9-7-7 overall and a 5-2-1 in the alternate-shot format. “She’s right where she needs to be. She’s struggled, but I think making the (retirement) announcement and kind of getting that monkey off her back, you’ve seen some better golf come after that,” Lewis said. “And holds another card that nobody else has. And that’s the experience. And I know she’s one of those players that plays better when she gets here, too.”
This year will mark her 7th appearance and despite her presence, the US team had last grabbed the trophy in 2017 at Des Moines. At the last edition, in 2021 at Span Europe retained the trophy after winning in 2019. The 29 YO is all set to grab the victory for the team this year.
Although she has announced not to make a comeback, the team captain believes that this definitely will not be her last year. Instead she believes tha Lexi Thompson will come back as the captain of the US team in 2026. What are your thoughts on this prediction? Let us know in the comments section below!
