Following her complaint about loneliness, Lexi Thompson reveals the one bright spot in her difficult LPGA career.
“Unfortunately, there are more losses in golf than wins, so you have to fight constantly to put yourself in front of the cameras, work hard, and possibly not get the results you want without receiving criticism for it.”Following her announcement that she will retire after 2024, Lexi Thompson made the following statement prior to the US Women’s Open. She then discussed how draining golf can be for players. The eleven-time LPGA Tour winner claims that since it’s a necessary element of the game, all golfers experience similar emotions at some point. But one thing has sustained her throughout the years.
During the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship post-second round news conference, Lexi Thompson discussed the encouragement that has always kept her going through her ups and downs as a golfer. Fans of Lexi Thompson have consistently stood by her. Fans stuck with her even if she didn’t have the best first half of 2024. She gave a very direct response when asked what she would miss most about the sport after saying goodbye.
“The supporters. As I mentioned in my letter, I believe that the fans have motivated me to persevere through my darkest moments. The supporters brighten even the worst of days. It’s a great sensation to see the small children, both boys and girls, even out here.Thompson went on to say, “They look up to you and want your autograph no matter what you shoot.” Whether it’s any of the girls here, or me. Our goal is to set an example for these young children and encourage them to participate in sports, whether for leisure or a career.The former major winner has been picking up steam lately. Last week at the 2024 Meijer LPGA Classic, she
.Hopefully, Lexi Thompson’s return to form means that this is also greatly benefiting her emotional well-being. Nevertheless, a lot of golfers have faced comparable problems in the past. For example, Rory McIlroy, the second-ranked player in the world of men’s golf, has also experienced these problems; the most recent one occurred following the end of the 2024 US Open.
It was clear that Rory McIlroy was under stress and heartbroken following his narrow loss to former PGA Tour player Bryson DeChambeau.After a ten-year wait, the world number two was so disappointed not to have won his first major that he quit Pinehurst No. 2 as soon as the major was over. In addition, McIlroy pulled out of the Travelers Championship.
