Lexi Thompson Turning Clock Back at LPGA Major Chevron Championship
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Lexi Thompson, the 30-year-old LPGA star, has been making waves with her return to the golf course after a semi-retired stint last year. Citing mental health issues, Thompson took a step back from the sport she fell in love with as a 12-year-old.
But it seems she's now refocused and ready to take on the competition.
"I'm still striving to be better for when I do tee it up because every time I tee it up, I still want to win," Thompson said after the second round of the season's first major, the Chevron Championship.
BRADENTON, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Lexi Thompson of the United States looks on from the third green during the final round of the Founders Cup presented by U.S. Virgin Islands 2025 at Bradenton Country Club...
BRADENTON, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Lexi Thompson of the United States looks on from the third green during the final round of the Founders Cup presented by U.S. Virgin Islands 2025 at Bradenton Country Club on February 09, 2025 in Bradenton, Florida. (Photo by) More
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"It's not like I'm just going out here to show face. I'm still very competitive, and, yeah, but just trying to enjoy the few times I will play," she expressed further.
This mindset has served her well so far. Thompson entered the weekend tied for 10th at 4-under par at the Chevron Championship.
But it did not come without ups and downs in in 2025.
After a strong start to the season with a T13 finish at the Founders Cup, her performance dipped, with a T38 finish at the Ford Championship and a missed cut at the JM Eagle LA Championship.
When asked about the same, Lexi was brutally honest. "If I'm being honest, I wasn't hitting it great coming off last week. Didn't really know what to expect."
"But Monday through Wednesday, I don't think I've ever practiced that hard and like worked with my brother Curtis on the bag and my dad, and just going back and forth with things that could possibly work."
"So I'm very proud of myself, and been having fun the last two days," she admitted.
Lexi Thompson opens up about life as a part-time LPGA golfer
After announcing her retirement on May 28th, 2024, Lexi Thompson's major goal was to spend time with her family.
"I'm looking forward to the next chapter of my life. Time with my family, friends and my trusted companion (dog) Leo," she stated last year.
And it would not be wrong to say that opting for a part-time golfers' position gave her what she yearned for last year. "The biggest difference, more vacations for sure," the 11-time LPGA winner expressed after making the cut at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Club, Carlton Woods.
"And not feeling bad about them," she expressed further, making her feelings clear.
She added, "It's my 15th year. It's very I think well-deserved. I'm enjoying my off time and still practicing when I can."
Thompson recently got engaged to her long-term boyfriend, Max Provost, during a vacation to Whistler, Canada.
Well, that's not all. Thompson also jumped into the fitness world, launching her own app, "Lexi Fitness," which offers guided workouts.
But this doesn't mean her ambitions have scaled down. In the LPGA pro's words, "I have adrenaline every time I tee it up.
"I think that just shows how much you care and how much you want to play well and how much of the training and practice that you've put in that you want it to show once you go out there and tee it up or perform in any sport."
The 30-year-old will be teeing at 11:42 a.m. (ET) In the 3rd round alongside Weiwei Zhang, Elizabeth Szokol. The 2014 Chevron Championship winner is three off the lead to kick off her weekend.
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