History of Lexi Thompson in Timeline

Lexi Thompson is a prominent American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. She achieved early recognition as the youngest golfer to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open at age 12 (later surpassed). Turning professional at 15, she broke records by becoming the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA tournament at 16, securing the Navistar LPGA Classic in 2011. That same year, she won the Dubai Ladies Masters, becoming the second-youngest winner of a Ladies European Tour event. Thompson's major championship victory came at the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship, solidifying her status as one of the youngest LPGA golfers to win a major.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1952: Marlene Hagge's Youngest Winner Record

In 1952, Marlene Hagge was the youngest winner ever on the LPGA Tour, a record that was broken by Lexi Thompson in 2011.

February 10, 1995: Alexis Noel Thompson Born

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

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2006: Amy Yang Wins ANZ Ladies Masters

In 2006, Amy Yang became the youngest-ever winner on the Ladies European Tour as an amateur when she won the ANZ Ladies Masters at 16 years, 6 months, 8 days.

2007: Qualifies for U.S. Women's Open and Wins Junior Championships

In 2007, at 12 years old, Lexi Thompson qualified for the U.S. Women's Open. Also in 2007, she won the Aldila Junior Classic and the Westfield Junior PGA Championship, becoming the youngest winner in Junior PGA Championship history.

2007: Qualifies for U.S. Women's Open

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

2008: Wins U.S. Girls' Junior and Qualifies for U.S. Women's Open

In 2008, Lexi Thompson won the U.S. Girls' Junior. She also qualified for the U.S. Women's Open for a second time in 2008 but failed to make the cut.

2009: Wins Verizon Junior Heritage

In 2009, Lexi Thompson won the Verizon Junior Heritage after a sudden-death playoff with Laetitia Beck, marking an early achievement in her amateur career.

2009: First Cut at U.S. Women's Open and Navistar LPGA Classic

In 2009, at the age of 14, 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. Later in 2009, she Monday-qualified for the Navistar LPGA Classic and finished tied for 27th.

June 2010: Turns Professional

In June 2010, Lexi Thompson turned professional at the age of 15, marking a significant step in her golf career.

June 16, 2010: Turns Professional and Signs Sponsorship Deals

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

October 2010: Plays on Fuzion Minor League Golf Tour

In October 2010, Lexi Thompson started playing in one-day tournaments on the Fuzion Minor League Golf Tour, a developmental tour aimed at men. Women play with tees moved up.

December 2010: Petition to LPGA

In December 2010, Lexi Thompson petitioned the LPGA to allow her to play in up to 12 LPGA tournaments in 2011 using sponsor exemptions.

2010: Early Professional Career

In 2010, Lexi Thompson had a strong performance at the Evian Masters, finishing T2 and earning $242,711. Thompson played in multiple LPGA events but missed the cut at the CN Canadian Women's Open.

2010: Plays as Amateur and Represents the United States

In 2010, Lexi Thompson maintained her amateur status for the first half of the year, playing in events such as the Women's Australian Open and the Kraft Nabisco Championship. In 2010, she also represented the United States in the Curtis Cup competition, contributing to the team's victory with an undefeated record.

February 2011: First Professional Win and LPGA Kia Classic Qualifier

In February 2011, Lexi Thompson played in the Women's Australian Open and ANZ Ladies Masters, then won a one-round Fuzion Tour event at her home course in Coral Springs, Florida, for her first professional win. Thompson also attempted the Monday qualifier for the LPGA Kia Classic but failed to qualify in February 2011.

September 18, 2011: Wins Navistar LPGA Classic

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

September 30, 2011: LPGA Tour Membership Approval

On September 30, 2011, Lexi Thompson's petition for LPGA membership was approved after she won the Navistar LPGA Classic. This made her a member of the tour for 2012.

December 17, 2011: Wins Dubai Ladies Masters

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

2011: Non-LPGA Tournament Play

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

2011: TPC February Shootout Win

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

2011: First LPGA Tournament and Other Performances

In 2011, Lexi Thompson's first LPGA tournament was the Avnet LPGA Classic, where she finished tied for 19th. She also missed the cut at several other tournaments and played regularly on the Fuzion Tour.

August 26, 2012: Lydia Ko Breaks Youngest Winner Record

On August 26, 2012, Lydia Ko broke Lexi Thompson's record as the youngest winner on the LPGA Tour by winning the CN Canadian Women's Open.

September 2012: Graduation

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

2012: LPGA Tour Membership

In 2012, Lexi Thompson became a member of the LPGA Tour after her petition was approved in September 2011, marking an official entry into the tour.

2012: Earnings and LPGA Membership

In 2012, Lexi Thompson's earnings and top-10 finishes became officially recognized upon gaining LPGA membership. Official 2012 earnings do not include $23,107 from T14 finish at the Honda LPGA Thailand due to LPGA rules regarding sponsor exemptions.

August 2013: Solheim Cup Debut

In August 2013, Lexi Thompson made her Solheim Cup debut for the USA at the Colorado Golf Club. She finished the competition with a 1–2–0 record as USA lost to Europe.

2013: The Evian Championship added as a major

In 2013, The Evian Championship was added as a major.

2014: Wins Kraft Nabisco Championship

In 2014, Lexi Thompson earned her first major championship at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. This victory made her the second-youngest women's major winner at the time.

2014: U.S. Women's Open Qualification 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: Fifth Career Win and Best Season

In 2015, Lexi Thompson earned her fifth career win at the Meijer LPGA Classic and her sixth title at the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship. She also had her best season, earning $1,763,904, which was fifth on the money list for the year.

2015: Solheim Cup Partnership Record

In 2015, Lexi Thompson played alongside playing partner Cristie Kerr. Thompson and Kerr played together for a total of six matches during the 2015 and 2017 editions of the event, winning four and halving two, with their five points being a joint partnership record in Solheim Cup history.

2015: Solheim Cup Victory

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

2016: Seventh LPGA Tour Win and Olympics

In 2016, Lexi Thompson earned her seventh LPGA Tour win at the Honda LPGA Thailand and her first victory on the LPGA Tour of Japan at the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup. Thompson also competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, finishing T19th.

2017: Solheim Cup Victory with Unbeaten Record

In 2017, at the Solheim Cup, Lexi Thompson finished with an unbeaten 2–0–2 record as USA secured a victory. Thompson's partnership with Cristie Kerr was particularly successful.

2017: Penalty at ANA Inspiration

In 2017, during the third round of the ANA Inspiration, Lexi Thompson was penalized four strokes for incorrectly replacing her ball on the green. Despite this, she reached a playoff but eventually lost.

November 18, 2018: Wins CME Group Tour Championship

On November 18, 2018, Lexi Thompson won the CME Group Tour Championship with an 18-under total, marking her tenth professional career victory. This win was worth $500,000.

June 2, 2019: Best Finish in U.S. Women's Open

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

2019: Solheim Cup Performance

In 2019, Lexi Thompson finished without a win in the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland. She posted a 0–2–2 record as USA were defeated by Europe.

June 2021: Thompson Leads U.S. Women's Open, Misses Playoff

In June 2021, Lexi Thompson led the U.S. Women's Open but missed a playoff by one stroke after shooting a five-over par 41 on the back nine. In the same month, she participated in the Pelican Women's Championship, where she ended up in a four-way playoff, which was won by Nelly Korda.

2021: Solheim Cup Loss to Europe

In 2021, Lexi Thompson was a member of the USA team that lost the Solheim Cup to Europe 13–15. During the tournament, Thompson finished 1–2–1, winning in the day two foursomes and halving her singles match with Anna Nordqvist.

2022: T2nd finish at the Women's PGA Championship

In 2022, Lexi Thompson finished T2nd at the Women's PGA Championship, losing to Chun In-gee by one stroke after holding a lead but making back-to-back bogeys on the final day.

2022: First top-10 finish in a major

Thompson recorded her first top-10 finish in a major since 2022 when she finished tied ninth in the 2024 Women's PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Washington.

2023: 2023 Solheim Cup

In 2023, at the Solheim Cup, Lexi Thompson finished with a 3–1–0 record, including a victory over Emily Kristine Pedersen. Europe and USA tied, resulting in Europe retaining the trophy.

May 28, 2024: Retirement Announcement

On May 28, 2024, Lexi Thompson announced that she would retire from full time golf at the end of the 2024 LPGA season after 14 years as a professional golfer. She will continue to play at a small number of events.

2024: Official Season Information

As of the 2024 season, official statistics regarding matchplay and events without a cut are recorded.

2024: Playoff Loss and Solheim Cup Participation

In 2024, Lexi Thompson was beaten in a playoff at the Meijer LPGA Classic and had a top-10 finish in the Women's PGA Championship. She also competed in the Solheim Cup, securing a victory in the foursomes and contributing to USA's overall victory. She finished with a 1–3–0 record in the tournament.