Lexi Thompson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Lexi Thompson is a highly accomplished American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. She achieved early recognition by being the youngest to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open in 2007 at age 12. Turning professional at 15, she quickly made her mark by becoming the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA tournament at 16, securing the Navistar LPGA Classic in 2011. Thompson further demonstrated her talent by winning the Dubai Ladies Masters that same year. In 2014, she captured her first major championship at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, solidifying her status as one of the youngest and most successful players in women's golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1952: Marlene Hagge's Youngest Winner Record

In 1952, Marlene Hagge held the record for the youngest winner ever on the LPGA Tour, before Lexi Thompson broke it.

2006: Amy Yang's Youngest Winner Record

In 2006, Amy Yang was the youngest-ever winner on the Ladies European Tour (LET), winning the ANZ Ladies Masters as an amateur.

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

In 2007, Lexi Thompson qualified for the U.S. Women's Open as the youngest player and also won the Aldila Junior Classic, becoming the second-youngest winner in AJGA, and the Westfield Junior PGA Championship, becoming the youngest winner in Junior PGA Championship history.

2007: Youngest Golfer to Qualify 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 at the time.

2008: Won U.S. Girls' Junior and Qualified for U.S. Women's Open

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

2009: Won Verizon Junior Heritage

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

February 2011: Competed in Women's Australian Open, ANZ Ladies Masters and Won Fuzion Tour Event

In February 2011, Lexi Thompson competed in the Women's Australian Open and the ANZ Ladies Masters. She also won a one-round Fuzion Tour event at her home course in Coral Springs, Florida.

September 18, 2011: Won Navistar LPGA Classic

On September 18, 2011, Lexi Thompson won the Navistar LPGA Classic at 16 years old, setting a new record as the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA tournament at the time.

December 17, 2011: Captured Dubai Ladies Masters

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.

August 26, 2012: Lydia Ko Broke Youngest Winner Record

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

2014: Won Kraft Nabisco Championship

In 2014, Lexi Thompson earned 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: Record Surpassed

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

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

In 2016, Lexi Thompson earned her seventh LPGA Tour win at the Honda LPGA Thailand. On the LPGA Tour of Japan, she earned her first victory at the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup.

November 18, 2018: Won CME Group Tour Championship

On November 18, 2018, Lexi Thompson won the CME Group Tour Championship with an 18-under total, giving her a four-shot victory over Nelly Korda. It was her first victory in over a year, earning her $500,000.