
Retiring Lexi Thompson doesn’t want a ‘pity party,’ but says life on tour is lonely and ‘words hurt’
LANCASTER, Pa. — On Tuesday morning, Lexi Thompson released a statement announcing her retirement—at least from a full-time LPGA schedule. Hours later, in her pre-tournament press conference at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open, she did her best to maintain composure as she reflected not just on her career, but on her making her 18th appearance in…