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Lexi Thompson Returns to Golf After Mental Health Break

2/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

After a year away from the sport to focus on her mental health, American golfer Lexi Thompson is making a triumphant return to the LPGA in 2025. Recently engaged to Max Provost in the stunning backdrop of Whistler, Canada, Lexi is eager to reclaim her place on the green, targeting major tournaments like the Chevron Championship and KPMG Women’s PGA.

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Historical Context

Lexi Thompson’s comeback to the LPGA in 2025 mirrors a historic trend in sports: athletes prioritizing mental health. In 2018, she took a break for similar reasons, a move that echoes the growing recognition of mental well-being in athletics, seen in other sports like tennis and gymnastics.

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Story summary

After a year away from the sport to focus on her mental health, American golfer Lexi Thompson is making a triumphant return to the LPGA in 2025. Recently engaged to Max Provost in the stunning backdrop of Whistler, Canada, Lexi is eager to reclaim her place on the green, targeting major tournaments like the Chevron Championship and KPMG Women’s PGA.

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