Lexi Thompson is known for her exceptional golf skills as we all know. But only a few know that the golfer stands out in another department as well, literally Thompson who is a dominant force in women’s golf stands tall at 6 feet (1.83m), surpassing the average height of LPGA Tour players, which is 5′ 6″ (1.67m).
Some other players with exceptional heights are Anna Nordqvist – 6ft/1.83m, Jessica Korda – 5ft 9″/1.8m, and Nelly Korda – 5ft 8″/1.78m. Notably, the world’s top 3 players, Lilia Vu, Celine Boutier, and Ruoning Yin, are significantly shorter, standing at 5′ 4″ (1.64m), 5′ 4″ (1.64m), and 5′ 2″ (1.57m), respectively.
Thompson’s height gives her an edge in golf, allowing her to swing farther and hit stronger shots. But height isn’t everything. Golfers like Lilia Vu, Ruoning Yin, and Celine Boutier prove that players of any size can succeed. Taller golfers like Lexi Thompson, who stands at 6ft can utilize their natural advantage to generate more power and distance in their drives. Thompson, the joint tallest player on the LPGA Tour, has consistently ranked among the top 10 in driving distance over the past decade, averaging around 275 yards per drive.
