Golf Pro Lexi Thompson Not Retired, 2025 Schedule Indicates Active Participation
Looks like Lexi Thompson isn't hanging up her clubs just yet! Even though the golfing world thought her retirement from professional golf was imminent, here she is, swinging it up at the US Women's Open this week.
If you were expecting to bid adieu to Thompson permanently, think again. The superstar of women's golf is still very much a part of the scene, having teed off in four tournaments already this year—that's even fewer tournaments than she played at this point last year!
It appears the "retirement" announcement Thompson made at the end of last season was more about stepping away from full-time golf judging by her packed 2025 schedule that includes playing in her 19th consecutive US Women's Open at the tender age of 30. The US Women's Open also happens to be an event that she didn't originally commit to playing when she spoke to Golf Monthly back in February.
Thompson will have her followers' eyes on her at Erin Hills during the US Women's Open as she will also be playing in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship after an impressive T9 finish there last year.
This makes it evident that seeing Thompson in action this year will not be a rarity. She spoke to Golf Monthly's Alison Root, stating that she made the retirement decision because "I realized there's more to life than just professional golf," but admitted she wasn't ready to leave the sport entirely.
In 2025, Thompson has found balance by not completely abandoning the sport but also not committing herself to the intense demands of full-time competition. Thompson's best finish so far this season was a tie for 11th at the Chevron Championship, and she continues to show up at the big events without the full-time grind to deal with.
Upcoming events see Thompson aiming to win while also enjoying her newfound life balance. "I'm still practicing, maybe not spending as many long days on the course," she says, "but every time I tee it up, I still want that feeling of competing to win."
In a nutshell, while Lexi Thompson may have "retired" from full-time golf, fans can rest assured that we will still have plenty of opportunities to see her in action on the LPGA Tour throughout the year.
Bonus Facts:Juggling a professional golfing career and personal life, Thompson is set to marry Max Provost in 2025. The future Mrs. Provost looks forward to competing less and less, wanting to focus on maintaining a life balance while still chasing competitive wins.
Despite the "retirement" announcement, golf fans can continue to watch Lexi Thompson in action, as she has already teed off in four tournaments this year and plans to compete in more, including the US Women's Open and KPMG Women's PGA Championship. With her upcoming nuptials in 2025, Thompson aims to find a balance between her personal life and competitive golf, planning to compete less frequently yet still aiming to win major tournaments.
