Lexi Thompson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Lexi Thompson.

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

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.

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.

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.

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: TPC February Shootout Win

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.