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Destiny has been on Lexi Thompson’s side over the past week. How else do you explain the multiple joyous occurrences she has encountered recently? From securing a rightly timed eagle against the likes of Rory McIlroy and Max Homa at Capital One’s The Match to naming an ace to herself to an ongoing list of happy occurrences, Lexi Thompson seems to be winning in life.

After going through an extended rough patch over the course of the last few months, Ms. Thompson’s stars seem to have aligned in her favor once more. But what has gone right in the recent past that gives us a basis to make such predictions? Let’s dive in!

1. Lexi Thompson’s appearance at the Aramco Ladies International

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The 29-year-old was among the few Solheim stars to tee it up at the pathbreaking 2024 Aramco Ladies International, powered by PIF. The event boasted an equal prize fund for both men and women, something the LPGA Tour star was proactive in acknowledging.

 

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Despite the fact that she finished tied for 42nd place with 2 above par and earned just around $23,897, the confident way she approached her second event of the season was a sight to witness. In fact, her proactiveness was evident in her optimistic attitude afterward.

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2. Her optimistic attitude seems to be an ongoing sight

Despite not being able to card a win in her latest performance, the improvement in the star’s mindset as well as the game is evident. Her recent post favoring “progress” over “perfection told a similar story.

 

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3. The 11-time LPGA Tour winner makes a hole-in-one

The talented star carded an ace at the Grove Ladies Open recently. The famous and almost rare shot came across the player’s way at the 12th hole. She posted, “Hole in One #12 was a fun one today.”

 

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4. Thompson made an inspiring eagle against Rory McIlroy

The seventh woman golfer to play in a PGA Tour event shot an interesting eagle when pitted against the likes of Rory McIlroy at The Match, which made a whopping $200,000. According to her, she thoroughly enjoyed helping “people get involved with golf and find a love for the game.”

5. The 1-time Major winner seemed to have fun alongside Max Homa

The LPGA star seemed to have fun at the entertainment-filled edition of the mixed-gender Capital One’s The Match, alongside Max Homa. Together, the duo seemed to enjoy finding alternatives to a golf club!

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6. Thompson even got herself a rumored husband this week!

The sports world rumors caught fire when the chatter involved that the rather private Lexi Thompson had secretly married Gerrod Chadwell before the onset of The Match. However, such rumors were later debunked as it was discovered that Chadwell was already married to Stacy Lewis, the US team’s Solheim Cup captain.

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All in all, the past week has been filled with some rather joyous occasions for the star. What do you think about this.? Share your opinions in the comments section below!

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