‘Solheim Rekindled the Flame’: Lexi Thompson Sends Golf World Into a Frenzy as Her ‘Solid’ Redemption Arc Continues With $55,070 Feat

Lexi Thompson didn’t have much to show for herself this year except for her performance in the recently concluded Solheim Cup. A week later, she carried the positive momentum to the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, finishing tied eighth on the leaderboard.

Although, the 28-year-old golfer is still some distance away from her best performance, this is surely a positive sign. At least the 11-time LPGA tour winner herself thinks so. After the conclusion of the tournament, she shared an update on her Instagram, saying she has “a lot of positives to take from it.”

Back-to-back “solid” performances from the American golfer

Coming back from the Solheim Cup disappointment as the American failed to win, she did well in the opening round, sealing the second spot. Although, her form faltered a little on the second day, she made a strong comeback on the final day.

On the final day, she went five-under through hole 12, and climbed up the leaderboard. But finishing the last six holes at even par meant she had to settle for no. 8 with Yealimi Noh, winning $55,070.

Sharing some snippets from the tournament she thanked her fans and sponsors for standing by her. Noting that she had a lot of positive takeaways from the Top 10 finish, she wrote: “Thank you to all the sponsors , volunteers and fans this week at the @nwachampionship for making it possible! Was a nice week here and played solid, a lot of positives to take from it.”

Winless since June 2019, one-time major winner finds herself in a tricky spot. Currently sitting at 138 in CME points list, she needs to move up quickly to secure her LPGA Tour card for 2024 without taking a career money exemption.

But as evident from her Instagram post, she is concerned but not worried. The positive momentum gained from the Solheim Cup (three wins and one loss) reflected in her performance in the NW Arkansas Championship. And with fans behind her, she certainly hopes to carry that to next tournaments.

Lexi Thompson shows heart of a lion!

Despite not being at the top of her game, fans loved watching her at the tournament. Congratulating on her T8 finish, one fan wrote: “Played well yesterday.” Another fan too liked her comeback for a top 10 finish, writing “Great play.”

It’s been only days since the six-time Solheim Cupper played at Finca Cortesin. But some fans are already missing her. One of them commented, “You are my favorite. Miss watching you play at Finca.”

Despite USA failing to stop Europe from retaining the Cup, Thompson’s courageous display didn’t go unnoticed among fans. Heaping praise on her, one fan wrote, “Watched you live at Solheim. Heart of a lion. Stay positive and celebrate the small wins at your game everyday.”

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One of her fans felt that the Solheim Cup performance has brought her back into the game. Hoping that her form continues over to the next tournaments as well, this fan wrote, “I think going 3-1 in Solheim rekindled the flame. Keep Killin it.” Another die-hard fan commented on her favorite player’s post, showing massive support. “Keep it going. You got it. … Route (sic!) for you all the time.”

With NW Arkansas Championship done and dusted fans can expect to see her in action again at the BMW Ladies Championship later this month.

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