‘Never Wins the Big One’: Lexi Thompson Given Ugly Reminder by Golf World Despite Rare U.S. Women’s Open Feat

Lexi Thompson is one of the most celebrated golfers, and rightfully so! At just 12 years old, she became the youngest player ever to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open in 2007, showcasing her talent on the greens. After making history at the coveted U.S. Women’s Open, she later secured a win at the 2014 Chevron Championship, making her the second-youngest women’s major champion. This year at Lancaster CC, she will mark her 18th consecutive start in the US Women’s Open under 30 years of age.

However, lately, things have been slow for her. Last year, she played in four majors, missing the Amundi Evian Championship for the third consecutive year. Sadly, in her four appearances, she could only make the cut in one at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. She finished at T47 in the event. 2023 was not a very good year for her overall! She missed a cut at several events and was facing some issues with her wrist too. But this year, she came back with zeal but has been unable to perform.

In the first major of the season, the Chevron Championship, she poorly missed the cut, having shot 78 and 74 both Thursday and Friday. After missing the cut, she posted about how she has been overdoing things: “Not being 100% healthy is never fun to deal with physically or mentally. Even though I pushed through it this week, I’ve decided I need to figure out how to get back to my best self. To get my hand healthy and in a better state of mind. Time to do the work on myself.” In regular Tour events too, she has missed cuts, and her great finish has been T3 at the Ford Championship.

A reminder of her rare yet astonishing feat was up on X, and it did not garner the right kind of attention. Although some fans expressed their love, a few called her out too. Let us see what fans had to say. 

How did social media react to Lexi Thompson’s consecutive U.S. Women’s Open?

One user commented, “If only she was a better putter…” It seems that Thompson’s putting was quite a matter of discussion as another fan commented, “You’d think she would have learned to putt by now.” This sentiment echoes memories of a critical moment at the Pelican Women’s Championship in 2021, Lexi needed a par on the 18th hole to secure her 12th LPGA win. However, she missed a crucial four-foot putt, allowing Nelly Korda to sink a 20-foot birdie and win the tournament. This moment highlighted Thompson’s ongoing struggles with putting, prompting fans to remark.

One golf fan commented, “Never wins the big one.” Although Thompson has won 11 times on the Tour, her major stat remains at 1. It has been 10 years since she last won a major.

One user recalled a memory at the 2021 Olympic Club championship. Thompson had a five-shot lead with nine holes to play in, but she slipped back and finished with consecutive bogeys, missing out on a playoff. “Who can forget her 2021 Olympic collapse?”  the X user said. Her rival Yuka Saso then defeated Nasa Hataoka in a sudden-death shootout to claim victory.

Some fans also praised her phenomenal US Women’s streak. One fan called it “Crazy” while the other one said “Unreal that she is still in her 20s. It seems like she has been around forever.” In rear view, the golfer has been on the greens for almost 17-18 years, and her run has been pretty good. She has played in seven Solheim Cups, and her Tour wins are also a testament to her resilience.

“She’s 29?!! Holy moly.” the user’s comment highlighted his surprise at Thompson’s age, possibly influenced by her dedication to fitness and well-being, evident in her well-maintained physique and enthusiasm for health. The regime of which she actively posts on her Instagram. 

The reactions to Thompson’s records and her overall career achievements are varied. Some fans reflected their disappointment that a player of Thompson’s caliber hasn’t secured more major victories. However, some praised her for the achievements she has made at such an age. With so much experience in the coveted U.S. Women’s Open, will she make her stand this time? Let’s wait and watch what the future holds for the golfer.