- Golfer qualified for US Women’s Open at age of 12
- American had number of near misses at majors
Lexi Thompson is retiring this year from full-time competition, ending a career defined by her powerful game, appeal to young fans and plenty of star-crossed moments in majors.
Thompson will this week play in her 18th US Women’s Open, and the fact she is only 29 speaks to a career that began at such a young age.
