At the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open, Lexi Thompson shared an emotional montage through LPGA announcing her retirement from the circuit. The news shocked many, as Thompson began her golf career at the U.S. Open in 2007 at just 12 years old. During a tearful press conference, she stated, “While it is never easy to say goodbye, it is indeed time. At the end of 2024, I will be stepping away from a full professional golf schedule.” However, a year later, she has participated in several events, faced a pace of play controversy at the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open, is facing ongoing retirement rumors, and has now received a reminder that the retirement speculation is largely her doing.

During the opening round of the U.S. Women’s Open, several photos and video clips showed Charley Hull, who played with Tho

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