Lexi Thompson
American professional golfer
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Alexis Noel Thompson is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. At age 12, she was the youngest golfer ever to qualify to play in the U.S. Women's Open. She turned professional in June 2010 at age 15. On September 18, 2011, Thompson set a then new record as the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA tournament, at age 16 years, seven months, and eight days, when she won the Navistar LPGA Classic. Three months later she became the second-youngest winner of a Ladies European Tour event, capturing the Dubai Ladies Masters by four strokes on December 17, 2011. She won her first major championship at the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship at the age of 19 years, 1 month and 27 days, making her the second youngest LPGA golfer to win a major.
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Thompson narrowly misses cut on PGA Tour debutLexi Thompson falls just short of making the cut on her PGA Tour debut despite carding a two-under 69 in the second round of the Shriners Children's Open.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Solheim Cup 2021: Best shots from the opening dayGeorgia Hall, Lexi Thompson and Lizette Salas all feature in the best shots of the foursomes and fourballs on the opening day of the Solheim Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
US Women's Open: Lexi Thompson cards best career round to take leadAmerican Lexi Thompson cards a five-under-par 66 to take a one-shot lead at the US Women's Open in San Francisco.BBC Sport - Published |
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