Lexi Thompson

So Yeon Ryu Claims Play-off Win Over Lexi Thompson At Ana Inspiration

... for the tournament, with Inbee Park and Minjee Lee a further stroke back alongside Suzann Pettersen. Pettersen was one of three players to end the week on 13 under. "I cannot believe the situation," Ryu said. "I didn't even check the leaderboard, Lexi was playing so well. I didn't expect it.". Taking a two-shot lead in to the final round, Thompson extended her advantage with three birdies in his opening seven holes but carded a first blemish of the day at the par-four 12 th. LPGA Tour Golf. Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass. It was at that point the American was tournament officials that she was being punished for incorrectly replacing a marked ball on the 17 th green on Saturday, while also incorrectly signing her scorecard. Thompson bounced back immediately a drained a long-range birdie at the 13 th to retain a share of the lead, before cancelling out a ...

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... not to upload something,” said Ryu. “This week I have my coach beside me so this week I work a lot, so I didn’t really have much time.”. Like Ryu, Lexi Thompson uses social media to stay connected with her fans and inspire the next generation. Thompson often uses Twitter and Instagram to post photos of her fitness and workout routines. “I do believe strong is beautiful. A lot of people say muscles are not attractive and lifting weights makes women bulky, but I believe it's the total opposite. Strong is beautiful now, and I want that to show,” said Thompson. “A lot of people that follow me on Instagram want to see my personal life and what do I do to train, practice or what do I do off the golf course, just to enjoy life. I'm happy to be able to show them; give a little insight on the real Lexi Thompson, not just the pro golfer.”. The two cute ones supported me today, and of course had to give them a pair of shoes 😏 #lovemyfans __link__/Mhc 79 Qw 3 i K. — Lexi Thompson (@Lexi) March 30, 2017. While some players go dark during the weekend of Tournaments or a major championship like this week’s ANA Inspiration, Thompson doesn’t shy away from posting. “I interact on social ...

Tv Viewer Penalty Call Costs Thompson Ana Title

... birdied the 13 th hole. She battled back into a five-way tie for the lead, making three birdies and a bogey on the final six holes of regulation at Mission Hills Country Club. Ryu birdied the 18 th hole to move in front, but Thompson crushed her approach shot on the 18 th several minutes later. With emotions visible on her face amid loud chants of her name, Thompson gathered herself - but left a 15-foot winning eagle putt about an inch short. Ryu, who also won the 2011 U. S. Women's Open, claimed her second major title with an excellent playoff hole after her final-round 68 at the LPGA Tour's first major of the year. "I just cannot believe the situation," Ryu said. "I didn't even check the leaderboard. I thought Lexi played really, really well. I didn't expect what happened to Lexi. It's a ...

Will Lexi Thompson Win A Major This Year

... of the year, followed by the Women's PGA Championship, U. S. Women's Open, Women's British Open and The Evian Championship. Thompson's Resume. Lexi Thompson is currently the only American player ranked in the top 10 in the world, as she is ranked ninth. She is also one of only three American players (Stacy Lewis and Gerina Piller) in the top twenty, being ranked five spots ahead of Lewis. In 2015 Thompson reached her highest world ranking getting to fourth in the world and in 2016 she finished the year 5 th in the world. At age 12 she was the youngest player at the time to play in the U. S. Women's Open. She currently has ten career wins, including seven on the LPGA tour. She also has a major under her belt as she won the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship (now the Ana Inspirational) and at the time was the youngest major winner ever at 19 years, ...

Lexi Thompson Loses Out In Sudden Death Playoff After Tv Viewer Calls In Four-stroke Infringement

... bouncing back to play the final six holes in 2-under, she said she was "proud just the way I played coming in." She also told the rules official that she had not intentionally placed her ball in the wrong spot on the hole in question. Share on Twitter TWEET. Outside Chance : Australian Minjee Lee was pushed into a shared lead after a rules decision, following a tip from a TV viewer. Photo: Jeff Gross. It did not matter. In the rules of golf, action trumps intent. If not for a rule change last year, Thompson would have been disqualified, instead of assessed a two-stroke penalty, for signing an incorrect scorecard. "For her to come back, I got goose bumps talking about it," Suzann Pettersen, who tied for third place, said of Thompson. "It shows what character she has.". Lexi Thompson composes herself on 18 th green. Photo: AP. The R&A in Britain and the United States Golf Association, the governing bodies of golf, unveiled proposed changes last month to pare the cumbersome rule book, but many in golf feel they should add one rule posthaste: The sport should not allow a television viewer who contacts officials about ...

Mission Hills Is Thompson's Turf, Windy Forecast And More From Ana Inspiration

... Thompson has two finishes inside the top-4 through five events in 2017, including a runner-up result at the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic. The top-ranked American is coming off of a T 11 finish at the Kia Classic after missing her first cut of the year at the Bank of Hope Founders Cup. LEXI THOMPSON - RECORD AT THE ANA INSPIRATION. Year                       Scores                                                   Finish. 2016                      69-68-69-73=279 (-9)                       5 th. 2015                      72-69-71-70=282 (-6)                       7 th. 2014                      73-64-69-68=274 (-14)                    WIN. 2013                      76-72-71-71=290 (+2)                      T 48. 2012                      72-72-68-74=286 (-2)                       T 22. 2010*                    74-72-73-71=290 (+2)                      T 24. 2009*                    72-72-72-77=290 ...

Thompson Sticking It To Ana Field With Favorite Putter

... Bettinardi Queen Bee in her bag last July and she hasn’t parted with it since. “That’s a long time for me, the way I was going with putters,” Thompson said. “Absolutely love this putter, just the way it sets up and just the way I stroke it.”. Thompson is looking awfully comfortable making her way around Mission Hills again. It’s as if she’s playing in her backyard, as if she owns this place and wants to turn Poppie’s Pond into her own swimming pool again. Thompson is rocking her driver with impunity, just like she did when she won here three years ago, when she played a game of bomb and gouge nobody could touch. She averaged 301 yards per drive Saturday. She leads the field in driving distance (289.5) for the week. It’s more than that, though. Thompson has a combination of power and touch working for her. Through the offseason, she went to work on ...

So Yeon Ryu Wins Second Major; Lexi Thompson Takes 4-shot Penalty

... much as the runner-up. South Korean So Yeon Ryu won her second major in bizarre fashion Sunday, defeating Lexi Thompson on the ANA Inspiration’s first playoff hole after LPGA officials assessed Thompson with a retroactive, four-shot penalty with six holes left at Mission Hills Country Club. The 26-year-old Ryu won the playoff with a short birdie putt on the par-5, 18 th hole after Thompson left her birdie attempt short. That ended a rousing final stretch that saw Thompson, 22, lose a three-stroke lead when penalized for an improper replacement of a ball - from Saturday - but rally for a final-round 67. “It’s kind of a weird feeling,” Ryu said, “but at the same time, I am really proud of myself and I just really appreciate everything right now.”. Ryu played consistently, carding four consecutive sub-70 rounds. But Thompson charged valiantly, making three birdies in the last six holes and whipping the Dinah Shore ...