Weeks After Her Internet Hiatus, LPGA Star Makes a Positive Update Thanks to Lexi Thompson’s Performance

The game of golf is famous for its dynamism and multifaceted aspects. The rise of attempts to understand and recognize the importance of mental health, its well-being, and the corresponding issues, is evident in the world of golf. Jenny Shin is one of the golfers who is not afraid to speak her mind.

Shin had recently decided to take a break from social media for the upkeep of her mental well-being. However, her break from social media was cut short, thanks to Lexi Thompson. But why did Lexi Thompson become a hurdle in Jenny Shin’s social media break? Let’s dive in!

Jenny Shin puts a pause on her social media break

Jenny Shin is one of the cover faces for the LPGA Tour. Her bold and open personality paved the way for her to be so involved with her fans on social media. Shin does not shy away from talking about important issues like mental health. Her candid attitude is what makes her a fan favorite. The LPGA star’s ongoing social media break in order to re-emerge as a better version of herself has made rounds around the golf world. However, her social media break did not go as per expectation courtesy to Lexi Thompson.

As is well known, Lexi Thompson was recently seen playing at the Shriners Children’s Open. This was a monumental achievement as Thompson was the only woman to have played at this PGA Tour event this year. Obviously, Jenny Shin recognized the monumental value of this major career event and went on to compliment Thompson. Shin wrote on X (Twitter), “What a week for Lexi. So proud of her and her accomplishments this week.”

Jenny Shin’s decision to put a pause on her ongoing social media break just to support Lexi Thompson in her journey speaks volumes about the community LPGA players have built upon. Love, care, and support are things these wonder women do not compromise upon. Even though Lexi could not make the cut, Shin’s support and applause must have helped.

Lexi Thompson missed the cut

Lexi Thompson registered her name in the books of history as she became the seventh woman in the world to play against men on the PGA Tour. Even though she missed the cut by three shots after a cut-throat competition on day one, the fact that she appeared in the Shriners Children’s Open was inspiration enough.

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Women from all around the world were cheering for Thompson as her win would’ve made history for women around the world, as a whole. However, in an unfortunate turn of events the much-awaited win couldn’t be achieved. Regardless, the attempt made by Thompson remains commendable.

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