‘My Highest’: After Etching a Grant Thornton Invitational Record, Lexi Thompson Makes a Candid Confession on Her Rare Feat

The golf world is currently witnessing history in the making. The hype is almost at its peak with the first co-sanctioned event by the LPGA Tour and the PGA Tour after twenty-three years reaching its finale soon. And, as the climax built itself up, the spotlight naturally fell on a certain athlete who shone with her performance on the greens, none other than Lexi Thompson.

The Solheim Cup star was able to pull off a remarkable feat during the second day of the Grant Thornton Invitational. However, she followed the same with an honest revelation of sorts regarding the same, all the while dubbing it as “one of my(sic) highest,” much to the surprise of the golfing community!

Lexi Thompson captures hearts on and off the course

Twenty-three years after the JCPenney Classic in 1999, the golf world is currently teeming with excitement surrounding the mixed-team golf tournament. And, participating in the same is Thompson, who is paired up with Rickie Fowler. Moreover, the LPGA Tour pro was able to pull off an ace during the second round of the event, the 11th one of her career.

Responding to the feat, the 28-year-old pointed out how it was “probably one of my(sic) highest” while recalling how she has “only had about 4 in competition with … a good amount of crowds.” And, the recent one at the par-3 16th hole at Tiburon Golf Club had many people around the tee box, making it “nice to high-five everybody and hear all the cheers.”

Moreover, the 11X LPGA Tour champ mentioned how she couldn’t “wait to watch the video of it later.” Adding on, the golfer conveyed how it’s “definitely a good feeling… a great feeling” to hit a shot or make a put and pull off the same while “just committing to it,” all the while expressing her joy at making a mark in history with an ace at the first edition of the tournament.

The candid confession of the pro did bring a smile to the faces of many. However, she wasn’t alone in doing so as the athlete had teamed up with her partner during the day, all the while sporting pink at the mixed event.

The Thompson-Fowler style of tribute

The 1X major champ wore hues of pink during the Saturday round. And, the professional did so in a bid to pay tribute to her mother and her battle with breast and uterine cancer. What’s more, her partner on the course also came out in similar colors as the duo took to duke it out against other teams.

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The pair’s actions truly depict them as a passionate duo in the gentleman’s game. Moreover, they have been able to put up an amazing performance on the greens leading them to place at T4 with 16 under after two rounds.

It does take a true sportsperson to enjoy the game while remembering what they stand for. And, Thompson along with Fowler was able to portray the same very well.

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