History of Lexi Thompson in Timeline

Lexi Thompson is a prominent American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. She gained early recognition by becoming the youngest golfer to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open at age 12 in 2007. Turning professional at 15 in 2010, she quickly made her mark by becoming the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA tournament at 16 years old with her victory at the 2011 Navistar LPGA Classic. Thompson further showcased her talent by winning the Dubai Ladies Masters, a Ladies European Tour event, later that year. Her major championship breakthrough came at the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship, solidifying her place among the elite in women's golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1952: Marlene Hagge's Record

In 1952, Marlene Hagge set the record for youngest winner on the LPGA Tour which stood until Lexi Thompson broke it in 2011.

February 10, 1995: Lexi Thompson Born

On February 10, 1995, Alexis Noel Thompson, who would become a professional golfer on the LPGA Tour, was born.

Others born on this day/year

2006: Amy Yang's LET Win

In 2006, Amy Yang became the youngest-ever winner on the Ladies European Tour as an amateur.

2007: Qualified for U.S. Women's Open and Won Junior Championships

In 2007, Lexi Thompson qualified for the U.S. Women's Open, although she failed to make the cut. She also won the Aldila Junior Classic and the Westfield Junior PGA Championship, becoming the youngest winner in Junior PGA Championship history.

2007: Youngest Qualifier for U.S. Women's Open

In 2007, at the age of 12, Lexi Thompson became the youngest golfer to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open, a record later broken in 2014.

2008: U.S. Girls' Junior Win and U.S. Women's Open Appearance

In 2008, Lexi Thompson won the U.S. Girls' Junior and qualified for the U.S. Women's Open for a second time, where she again failed to make the cut.

2009: U.S. Women's Open and Navistar LPGA Classic Performance

In 2009, Lexi Thompson qualified for the U.S. Women's Open for the third time and made the cut for the first time, finishing tied for 34th. She also Monday-qualified for the Navistar LPGA Classic, finishing tied for 27th.

2009: Verizon Junior Heritage Win

In 2009, Lexi Thompson won the Verizon Junior Heritage after a sudden-death playoff.

June 2010: Became Professional Golfer

In June 2010, Lexi Thompson became a professional golfer but was not a member of any golf tour.

June 2010: Turned Professional

In June 2010, at the age of 15, Lexi Thompson turned professional in golf.

June 16, 2010: Turned Professional and Signed Sponsorship Deals

On June 16, 2010, Lexi Thompson officially announced that she had turned professional. She signed sponsorship deals with Cobra-PUMA Golf and Red Bull.

October 2010: Began Playing on Fuzion Minor League Golf Tour

In October 2010, Lexi Thompson began playing in one-day tournaments on the Fuzion Minor League Golf Tour, which is a developmental tour aimed at men.

December 2010: Petitioned LPGA for More Tournament Appearances

In December 2010, Lexi Thompson petitioned the LPGA to allow her to play in more LPGA tournaments in 2011 than the standard six allowed for non-members.

2010: Evian Masters Performance and LPGA Tour Events

In 2010, Lexi Thompson finished T2 at the Evian Masters and played in several LPGA Tour events, with varied results including missing the cut at the CN Canadian Women's Open.

2010: Women's Australian Open and Kraft Nabisco Championship Performance

In 2010, as an amateur, Lexi Thompson played in the Women's Australian Open, finishing T16, and made the cut at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, finishing T24.

February 2011: Return to Women's Golf and First Professional Win

In February 2011, Lexi Thompson returned to playing against women at the Women's Australian Open and the ANZ Ladies Masters. On February 21, 2011, she won a one-round Fuzion Tour event, securing her first professional win.

September 18, 2011: Navistar LPGA Classic Win

On September 18, 2011, Lexi Thompson won the Navistar LPGA Classic at the age of 16 years, seven months, and eight days, becoming the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA tournament at the time.

September 30, 2011: LPGA Membership Approved

On September 30, 2011, Lexi Thompson's petition for LPGA membership was approved, and she became a member of the tour for 2012.

December 17, 2011: Dubai Ladies Masters Win

On December 17, 2011, Lexi Thompson won the Dubai Ladies Masters by four strokes, becoming the second-youngest winner of a Ladies European Tour event.

2011: Non-LPGA Tournament Results

From June 2010 through the end of 2011, Lexi Thompson participated in non-LPGA tournaments as a professional golfer but not a member of any golf tour.

2011: Avnet LPGA Classic and LPGA Tournament Performances

In 2011, Lexi Thompson played in her first LPGA tournament, the Avnet LPGA Classic, finishing tied for 19th. She missed the cut in multiple other LPGA tournaments. She also continued to play on the Fuzion Tour during the spring and summer.

2011: TPC February Shootout Victory

In 2011, Lexi Thompson won the TPC February Shootout on the Fuzion Minor League Golf Tour.

August 26, 2012: Lydia Ko Breaks Youngest Winner Record

On August 26, 2012, Lydia Ko won the CN Canadian Women's Open at age 15, breaking Lexi Thompson's record as the youngest winner on the LPGA Tour.

September 2012: Graduation

In September 2012, Lexi Thompson mentioned in an interview that she had graduated from home-schooling a few months prior.

2012: Planned Tour Membership

In 2012, Lexi Thompson was slated to start on the LPGA Tour.

2012: Unofficial Earnings and Top-10s

Prior to 2012, Lexi Thompson's earnings and top-10 finishes were unofficial because she was not an LPGA member at the time.

August 2013: Solheim Cup Debut

In August 2013, Lexi Thompson made her Solheim Cup debut for the USA, where the USA team was defeated by Europe. Thompson finished with a 1-2-0 record.

2014: Kraft Nabisco Championship Victory

In 2014, Lexi Thompson secured her fourth LPGA win and first major championship at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, becoming the second-youngest women's major winner at the time.

2014: U.S. Women's Open Record Surpassed

In 2014, Lucy Li surpassed Lexi Thompson's record as the youngest player to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open.

2015: Previous Solheim Cup

In 2015, Lexi Thompson and Cristie Kerr played together during a Solheim Cup

2015: Solheim Cup Victory

In 2015, Lexi Thompson played in the Solheim Cup, where the USA team claimed a narrow victory. Thompson finished with an undefeated record of 2-0-2.

2015: Meijer LPGA Classic Win and LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship

In 2015, Lexi Thompson won the Meijer LPGA Classic and the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship. She finished second at the 2015 Evian Championship and had her best season, earning $1,763,904.

2016: Honda LPGA Thailand Win and World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

In 2016, Lexi Thompson won the Honda LPGA Thailand and the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup. She was also part of the USA team that won the 2016 International Crown.

2017: ANA Inspiration Penalty

In 2017, Lexi Thompson was penalized four strokes at the ANA Inspiration for incorrectly replacing her ball, leading to a playoff loss.

2017: Race to CME Globe and Vare Trophy Win

In 2017, Lexi Thompson won the overall Race to the CME Globe and the Vare Trophy for having the lowest scoring average on the LPGA Tour.

2017: Solheim Cup Performance and Victory

In 2017, at the Solheim Cup, Lexi Thompson finished with an unbeaten record as the USA secured an overall victory.

November 18, 2018: CME Group Tour Championship Win

On November 18, 2018, Lexi Thompson won the CME Group Tour Championship, marking her tenth professional career victory.

June 2, 2019: T2nd in the U.S. Women's Open

On June 2, 2019, Lexi Thompson finished T2nd in the U.S. Women's Open at the Country Club of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, marking her best finish in the tournament.

June 2021: Led the U.S. Women's Open but missed playoff

In June 2021, Lexi Thompson led the U.S. Women's Open going into the last round at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, California. She led by five strokes towards the end of her front nine but missed out on a playoff by one stroke after shooting a five-over par 41 on the back nine.

2022: Finished T2nd at the Women's PGA Championship

In 2022, Lexi Thompson finished T2nd at the Women's PGA Championship at the Congressional Country Club, Maryland, losing to Chun In-gee by one stroke after making back-to-back bogeys at the 16th and 17th holes on the final day. She had held a two-stroke lead before these bogeys.

May 28, 2024: Retirement Announcement

On May 28, 2024, Lexi Thompson, at age 29, announced her plans to retire from full-time golf at the end of the 2024 LPGA season after 14 years as a professional. She indicated she would continue to participate in a limited number of events.

2024: Official LPGA Season

As of the 2024 season, information regarding matchplay and other events without a cut is official.

2024: Competed in Meijer LPGA Classic, Women's PGA Championship, and Solheim Cup

In 2024, Lexi Thompson was beaten in a playoff at the Meijer LPGA Classic and recorded a top-10 finish in the Women's PGA Championship. She competed in the Solheim Cup, securing a victory in the foursomes, and the USA team won the overall competition. She ended the tournament with a 1-3-0 record.