Lexi Thompson

Professional golfer with major championships

Lexi Thompson - Professional golfer with major championships
Born

February 10th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional golfer achieved significant success on the LPGA Tour. Thompson turned professional at a young age and quickly made her mark in the sport. Her first major victory came at the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship, where she became the youngest winner in the tournament's history at age 19. Thompson consistently performed at a high level, earning multiple tournament titles and representing the United States in international competitions, including the Solheim Cup.

Won the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship

Represented the USA in the Solheim Cup

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