The 2024 season has offered some glorious memories, some of the most memorable golf events. The fans have high hopes to see something similar in 2025, but the players competing in the LPGA Tour events aren’t going to be the same. With 10 LPGA stars retiring this year, the news has left fans shocked. Among the list of players, Lexi Thompson is the youngest golfer who announced her retirement back in May 2024.

Thompson, after turning pro in 2012, had an exceptional professional career with 11 LPGA wins, including a major. She has been among the most recognized players in the LPGA, but her devotion to the game has overpowered her, which led to her decision to retire. According to her statements during retirement, she cited mental health as a factor for the decision. She stated, “Since I was 12 years old, my life as a golfer has been a whirlwind of constant attention, scrutiny, and pressure. The cameras are always on, capturing every swing and every moment on and off the golf course.”

After the Grant Thornton Invitational 2024, she concluded her season and full-time professional golf. However, she has expressed her interest in coming back, but only after she is back in good condition with better mental clarity. Besides this, she has also clarified that she will be back as a part-time professional only.

Now that she’s enjoying retirement, she’s actively using social media to connect with fans. Recently she posted a photo of her sitting on a throne which was loved by fans across the globe. Now, as the festive season is right around the corner, she has shared some more updates through her Instagram story about how she is spending time after her retirement.

The first story shared by her showcases a traveling selfie with her dog, Leo. She wrote, “Cooler FL weather means cruising with windows down and top back 🙌🏻.” During her retirement announcement, she shared that she would devote time to her hobbies, one of which is traveling. However, the next story posted was her baking for Christmas. The story stated, “Baking kinda day 🎄❤️.” In the photo, Lexi Thompson is wearing an apron that wrote: “Christmas Calories Don’t Count.” Even for her apron, she shared, “Thank Goodness😂😂.” Thomspon is definitely making the most of her retirement. However, has Lexi shared a tentative timeline as to when she might return to the greens?

Will Lexi Thompson return to a professional golf career?

Watching the great LPGA pro stepping away was heartbreaking, but fans and even her fellow golfers have supported her decision. However, her statements during multiple tournaments have sparked hope to see her returning to the field. Thompson shared about her future plans with Bunkered, saying, “Like I said before when I made the announcement, it’s just from full-time golf. I may tee it up a few times next year.”

Further adding to it, she said, “A matter of when and what tournaments I don’t know. I am just going to take time for myself and take it day by day.” However, her priority no. 1 after retirement was to settle down as she is turning 30. But her statements do give a little hope of seeing her tee off the coming season, fans are a little relieved. But there is no surety for her availability. What do you think about the retirement decision of Lexi Thompson? Share your opinion with us in the comments section below.