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 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

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.

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: Verizon Junior Heritage Win

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

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.

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: TPC February Shootout Victory

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

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.

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: 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.

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.