Returning to the Chevron Championship, a venue that will always hold special meaning for her as a teenage champion, wasn’t the victorious homecoming that Lexi Thompson had hoped for. Ten years after winning the 2014 ANA Inspiration, now the Chevron Championship, Thompson could not secure a second major championship. She shot a dismal 78-74 in the first two days, failing to make the cut for the weekend rounds.
Lexi Thompson’s unexpected early exit from the Chevron Championship came as a shock to the golf world. The usually solid American player continued a long-term losing streak as she missed the cut in one of the major tournaments on the LPGA Tour. However, Thompson’s candid Instagram post following the unlucky cut was what truly grabbed the attention and support of her followers.
The 27-year-old acknowledged in the post that she was not “100% healthy” and that she needed “to figure out how to get back to my best self” in terms of both her physical and mental well-being. “Wasn’t how I wanted my week to go, that’s for sure,” Thompson wrote. She also added that, “Not being 100% healthy is never fun to deal with physically or mentally,” meaning that she didn’t really get to enjoy herself on the greens at Chevron. “Even though I pushed through it this week,” she said, she knew it was “time to do the work on myself.”
Now after such a heartfelt message from the pro herself, how could the fans not come out in support of their favorite. Fans took to social media in droves to console her and remind her that she still has it in her!
Fans barrage the comments with heartfelt messages!
Lexi Thompson’s fans praised the American for her vulnerability and commented in support of her, vowing to standing behind her during her difficult times. One fan, commented, “Get better, take all the time you need. We’ll be here ready to cheer you on!!“ This showcased the fan’s willingness to be patient as Thompson prioritizes her overall well-being. Although everyone, especially her fans, would love to see her play at full strength, they might just have to wait out a little longer.
Another fan wrote, “Lexi, you give so much of yourself and sometimes you have to let yourself rest and rehab. You have our support, it’s clear your fans care about what you do.” This highlighted this fan’s appreciation for Thompson’s dedication to the sport and their wish to see her make a complete recovery.
Another fan said, “Lexi you are always the positive voice of the LPGA even when you play through pain-I don’t know the numbers ranking you but what I know is you have nothing to prove in this game.” This demonstrated fans’ admiration for Thompson persevering despite her health issues. With her previous performance in 2015, she has proved that she is capable of taming the beast that are the Majors, an now she spreads positivity throughout the Tour.
The comment from this fan clearly showed the excitement for Thompson’s return to form, saying, “Hoping your recovery plan is successful. You are and will be, again, one of the biggest draws for the LPGA.” His comment proves that Lexi Thompson is one of the most celebrated players on the Tour, and will remain to be so for the coming years.
Finally, one fan summed up the overall fan sentiment nicely, commenting “Stay positive and get healthy, remember that you are a fantastic ambassador for women’s golf.” Even though Thompson has been struggling lately, her openness about requiring time to recover has touched a nerve with loyal fans who want to see her return to her stunning best on the LPGA Tour.
