‘Enjoy Your Retirement’: Lexi Thompson’s Olympics Absence Goes Unnoticed As Fans Celebrate Her New Lifestyle
“Although this has been an amazing journey, it hasn’t always been an easy one,“ shared Lexi Thompson on May 28. In an open letter, the LPGA Pro announced her retirement from golf. The Grant Thornton Invitational, from December 13 to December 15, will be the last time the 29-year-old will hit the greens. Sadly, in her last year as a professional, Thompson could not represent her country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The LPGA pro had previously made two appearances at the quadrennial event, teeing off for the Stars and Stripes in 2016 and 2020, but did not make a significant impact on either occasion.
This year, she is not eligible since her ranking has dropped to 39, and only the top 15 players on the LPGA Tour can be a part of the Women’s Olympic Golf Championship. But that does not seem to bother the star, as she is endlessly enjoying her days outside the course! Lexi Thompson has been true to her workout routines and her golf swings too. But once in a while, she has been seen enjoying her breaks. Just a few hours ago, the 29-year-old posted a picture of herself in front of a beach in Florida, a day after posting her workout video. She was seen wearing a gorgeous swimsuit and looked stunning in it.
The 15-time LPGA Tour winner has repeatedly voiced the downsides of constant public scrutiny and the immense pressure that comes with being a professional golfer. However following her retirement announcement, the LPGA pro seems to be much more relieved. It is evident from the caption she gave with her post. “Sky above. Sand below. Peace within” wrote Thompson.
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The absence from the French greens hasn’t affected Lexi Thompson much, and her fans are on the same page. All they want is for her to be happy and at peace, and living her life on her own terms seems to be doing the trick.
The golf community believes Lexi Thompson needs a break
Lexi Thompson seemed to be in a jovial mood just a few months after announcing her retirement from the professional realm of golf. At the US Open, she also stated how she is looking forward to ‘the next chapter of her life’. Thompson now intends to spend all her time with family, friends, and her companion Leo. Although she will still strive to inspire other female golfers to follow their passion, off the course, giving time to herself and her loved ones is what she wants to prioritize at the moment. Taking to this, people left comments like, “That sounds so amazing Lexi… I am so happy for you…” and “You look great, have fun”.
Lexi Thompson qualified for the US Open at the early age of 12 and has been in the spotlight for 17 long years. She has won one major (the Chevron Championship in 2014) and has fifteen LPGA Tour victories. With almost two decades of reign in the golf world, she has already given enough to the sport, and so her fans have no complaints against her. Also, as she posted her serene picture, she was seen dressed in a swimsuit that was half designed with leopard prints, and the other half was a completely solid fuschia, and she looked gorgeous, very different from how she looked on the course. One of them, wishing her a happy retired life, even commented, “Well, that’s a different look for you. Stunning! Enjoy your retirement.”
Lexi Thompson has been a part of twelve events so far this season. This has truly not been the best season for her, for she missed the cuts in five of them. However, it is also noteworthy that she finished in the top 10 in four of the events, which included the T2 finish at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give in June. The stretch had been so long for her that a break was all that she needed.
While talking about her mental health problems, she also stated, “It can be exhausting to maintain a smile on the outside while grappling with struggles on the inside.” Taking to this, one of her fans wrote, “You look so hot! I’m wondering, your swimsuit is made of two opposite fabrics. Two different personalities. Are you conflicted with something going on in your world?” Another simply commented, “You deserve a break”.
