No matter what occurs for Lexi Thompson at this week’s PGA Tour Shriners Children’s Open at Las Vegas, her drive off the primary tee Thursday will make it a win within the eyes of her fellow opponents.
Thompson would be the seventh lady to compete on the PGA Tour, when she participates within the third occasion of the FedEx Cup Fall collection. It’s the primary look for an LPGA participant since Brittany Lincicome within the 2018 Barbasol Championship.
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“It’s everything,” PGA Tour member Luke List mentioned Wednesday when requested what Thompson’s participation means to younger females wanting as much as her as a job mannequin.
List, who has a younger daughter, mentioned it’s “phenomenal” that younger ladies, particularly those that play golf, can see any person open new doorways.
“I think that there is much room for growth in the women’s game, and continued in our game, too,” mentioned List, the winner of final week’s Sanderson Farms Championship at Jackson, Miss. “But for them, just having that opportunity to — on the biggest stage — show their skills, even her just teeing it up is a success without whatever she shoots.”
Thompson has not gained on the LPGA Tour since 2019 however performed properly as a member of the United States’ Solheim Cup crew final month at Spain. The United States and Europe completed tied 14-14 which allowed Europe to retain the trophy.
“I know (Thompson) will handle it well,” List mentioned. “Just crossing those barriers is really important and I think that just the tournament being progressive, and giving her the opportunity, is really cool.”
Thompson agrees with List’s evaluation.
“If I can inspire one individual, I would feel like I’m making progress,” she mentioned. “Of course, yes, I want to play good. That’s a whole other story. There is more to life than performing well. That’s what I want, to inspire others.
“And yeah, we’ll see where the golf takes me. I know I’ve played well the last few weeks, and just take one shot at a time. Whatever happens, it’s a blessing to be here.”
Thompson may even be capable of liven issues up along with her persona. PGA Tour member Taylor Montgomery mentioned he’s wanting ahead to assembly one other member of the Thompson household.
“Yeah, I think it’s cool,” Montgomery mentioned of Thompson’s presence. “I haven’t seen her play, but I played a lot with her brother, Curtis. Curtis Thompson and I are really good buddies. That’s one crazy dude, Curtis. I can only imagine what Lexi is like.”