Lexi Thompson WDs from U.S. Women's Open qualifier. Can she still play Riviera?
Lexi Thompson withdrew from a U.S. Women's Open qualifier, putting her 19-year streak of appearances in jeopardy.
Lexi Thompson has withdrawn from Wednesday's U. S. Women's Open qualifier in Naples, Florida.
The 31-year-old was scheduled to play in a 36-hole qualifier at the Wilderness Country Club, hoping to gain entry into this year's field at Riviera Country Club. Since the age of 12, Thompson has never missed a U. S.
Women's Open . The streak dates back to 2007, when she made her debut at Pine Needles and set a record as the youngest to qualify. Thompson's 19 consecutive Women's Open appearances tie the longest active streak with Amy Yang.
Two years ago at the U. S. Women's Open, Thompson announced she was stepping away from full-time golf, leaving many to wonder whether Lancaster Country Club would be her final appearance at the championship that first brought her fame nearly 20 years ago.