“I think we deserve a lot more credit than we get,” expressed a teary-eyed Lexi Thompson as she talked about the various hardships in the game of golf. She also outlined the loneliness that comes as part and parcel of the sport before revealing her retirement plans. Her divulgence led to much support and love pouring in from all over the community, including the likes of Paige Spiranac.

The golfing diva shared a tweet on her X handle just hours ago in a bid to highlight the importance of being kind to others. She did so as she uploaded a video of the golfer’s interview as part of one of her recent posts while underlining what can really make a difference in other people’s lives.

Paige Spiranac gives her nod of approval to Lexi Thompson

The 31-year-old mentioned the importance of being kind while alluding to recent events in the golfing world. “I think if we’ve learned anything the last couple of days it’s that kindness goes a long way. Whether in person or on social media.”The sudden demise of Grayson Murray sent shockwaves through the entire community. The PGA Tour Pro had, unfortunately, taken his own life despite being on the road to recovery.

Spiranac also pointed out how everyone has problems to face in their life. “Life is a battle we are all facing with unique challenges,” said the model before adding, “Your kindness to someone else can really make the difference. Words matter.” The blonde beauty was subjected to much scrutiny back when she was a professional playing on the Cactus Tour. Following this, she was eventually forced to leave her pro career as a golfer behind and become a social media influencer, which she later excelled in.

The tweet came as a result of Thompson’s official retirement announcement she made ahead of the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open. The 29-year-old did so all the while highlighting the mental and physical challenges that a golfer such as herself has to go through while playing the sport: “They don’t realize a lot of what we go through as a professional athlete… We’re doing what we love. We’re trying the best every single day. You know, we’re not perfect. We’re humans. Words hurt. It’s hard to overcome sometimes.” The LPGA Tour pro had been having problems with her wrist as well as not being completely healthy after the 2024 Chevron Championship.

Thompson’s announcement and interview truly make one wonder as to the extent of struggles that an athlete has to go through. Even Spiranac would agree, especially since she had been a vocal supporter of the American professional in the past as well.

Spiranac defends Thompson following unfair criticism

There was a lot of sexist criticism being aimed at the 1-time major champ after she made her PGA Tour debut at the 2023 Shriners Children’s Open. Although she failed to make the cut, many in the community did support her efforts, while others were more concerned about whether or not she teed it off with the PGA Tour pros.

“Way to go. Lexi, I think she blew everyone away,” complimented Spiranac. She also added how the LPGA Tour pro had teed off just like everyone else: “She did play from the men’s tees where everyone else played. That was a big question. While she was playing so many people kept asking what tees Is she playing from she was playing for the men’s tees. Talk about Sport.” 

The series of criticisms would surely have given Thompson a hard time, especially when she had just missed the cut. But back then and even now, Paige Spiranac had come forward to express her solidarity with the golfer while supporting her cause despite not being a big fan of the women’s circuit. Truly inspiring from both sides!