Lexi Thompson announced on Tuesday ahead of this week’s U.S. Women’s Open that she’ll retire at the end of this season. Fittingly, the 29-year-old has been synonymous with the national championship since qualifying for the major in 2007 when she was just 12, starting a streak of 18 consecutive appearances before turning 30. It’s another “youngest to accomplish” record that Thompson holds, one of many she has set over her 15-year professional career.
“Pine Needles [in 2007] when I teed it up, that’s when I realized I want to play against the best,” Thompson explained. “It’s been an amazing journey. I’ve loved every bit of it. So to be able to tee it up on my 18th is unbelievable.”
Ahead of what could be Thompson’s final U.S. Women’s Open, here is a timeline of the top moments to know throughout her playing career.
