Lexi Thompson recently announced that she would be retiring from full-time professional golf at just 29 years old. The GOLF content team spent a day with her at Panther National in Palm Beach Gardens to celebrate her career and chat about what the future holds for the beloved golfer. While Thompson isn’t completely putting professional golf behind her, she is excited to experience a normal life for the first time ever. In an exclusive interview, she reveals just how ready she is for this next chapter in her life.
During their time with Thompson, the GOLF content team gathered behind-the-scenes footage and fun vignettes, including an exclusive interview, a behind-the-scenes video, and instruction from Thompson herself for amateur golfers looking to improve their game. As a Florida native, Thompson offers useful pointers for playing in the wind and tips on how to bomb it like she does off the tee. The team also captured moments like her arrival on set, hair and makeup application, outfit changes, and photos and video during the cover shoot.
Thompson is known for being one of the longest bombers in the game, and she shares insights on how regular golfers can add yards to their drives in an instructional video. Thompson’s decision to retire from full-time professional golf comes as a surprise to many, but she is excited about the possibilities that the future holds. As a member of Columbia’s inaugural class of female varsity golfers, Jessica Marksbury, the editor responsible for producing features for GOLF, spent the day with Thompson and the content team at Panther National.
Thompson’s decision to retire may mark the end of her full-time professional career, but it also opens the door for her to explore new opportunities and experiences outside of golf. While she isn’t completely walking away from the sport, Thompson is looking forward to embracing a more normal life away from the rigors of the tour. The GOLF content team enjoyed their time with Thompson, capturing moments that highlighted her personality, skills on the course, and excitement for the future. As Thompson moves into the next chapter of her life, golf fans can expect to see her making appearances and continuing to share her love for the game in different ways.
