Golf: Lexi Thompson to retire

Golf: Lexi Thompson to retire

U.S. golfer Lexi Thompson sheds tears at a press conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on May 28, 2024, following an announcement that she will retire at the end of this LPGA Tour season.

Golf: Lexi Thompson to retire

Golf: Lexi Thompson to retire

U.S. golfer Lexi Thompson plays a shot during a practice round for the U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on May 28, 2024. Thompson announced the same day that she will retire at the end of this LPGA Tour season.

Thompson wins Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia

Thompson wins Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Lexi Thompson of the United States holds the victor's trophy after winning the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 13, 2013. Thompson finished with a 19-under 265 total.

Golf: Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational

Golf: Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational

Japan's Nasa Hataoka (front) and Lexi Thompson of the United States walk during the opening round of the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, a team event on the LPGA Tour, on July 14, 2021, at Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan.

Golf: Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational

Golf: Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational

Japan's Nasa Hataoka (R) and Lexi Thompson (L) of the United States chat before they start the opening round of the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, a team event on the LPGA Tour, on July 14, 2021, at Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan.

Japan's Ai Miyazato drops out of lead at ANA Inspiration

Japan's Ai Miyazato drops out of lead at ANA Inspiration

Japan's Ai Miyazato holds up her ball after a birdie putt on the fifth hole during the third round of the 2016 ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 2, 2016. Miyazato tied for fifth at 8-under 208, two shots behind overnight co-leader Lexi Thompson of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan's Ai Miyazato drops out of lead at ANA Inspiration

Japan's Ai Miyazato drops out of lead at ANA Inspiration

Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the third hole during the third round of the 2016 ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 2, 2016. Miyazato tied for fifth at 8-under 208, two shots behind overnight co-leader Lexi Thompson of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Miyazato maintains lead after 2 rounds of ANA Inspiration

Golf: Miyazato maintains lead after 2 rounds of ANA Inspiration

Ai Miyazato acknowledges the gallery after making a birdie on the 11th hole during the second round of the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California on April 1, 2016. Miyazato carded a 2-under-par 70 to share the lead with Lexi Thompson of the United States at 7 under. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Lee Bo Mee shares 24th at Honda LPGA Thailand

Golf: Lee Bo Mee shares 24th at Honda LPGA Thailand

Lee Bo Mee of South Korea cards a 1-over 73 in the final round to tie for 24th at the Honda LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 28, 2016. Lexi Thompson of the United States won the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Nomura finishes in strong 5th at Honda LPGA Thailand

Golf: Nomura finishes in strong 5th at Honda LPGA Thailand

Harukyo Nomura of Japan shots a 4-under 68 in the final round to tie for fifth at the Honda LPGA Thailand at Siam Country Club on Feb. 28, 2016. Lexi Thompson of the United States won the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Women's PGA Championship

Golf: Women's PGA Championship

Filipino-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso hits off the 18th tee during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on June 25, 2021, with playing partner Lexi Thompson of the United States looking on.

Golf: Women's PGA Championship

Golf: Women's PGA Championship

Filipino-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso (R) and Lexi Thompson of the United States bump fists after finishing the second round of the Women's PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on June 25, 2021.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Lexi Thompson of the United States tees off on the seventh hole during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at the Country Club of Charleston in South Carolina on June 1, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Thompson defeated by Ryu in playoff of ANA Inspiration

Golf: Thompson defeated by Ryu in playoff of ANA Inspiration

Lexi Thompson of the United States hits her second shot out of the rough on the 13th hole during the final round of the ANA Inspiration golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 2, 2017. Thompson was defeated by South Korea's Ryu So Yeon in a playoff. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Ryu wins 2nd career LPGA major

Golf: Ryu wins 2nd career LPGA major

South Korea's Ryu So Yeon pumps her first after defeating Lexi Thompson of the United States on the first playoff hole of the ANA Inspiration golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 2, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo