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Stacy Lewis Retires After Winning Chevron, Father Caddies

4/25/2026

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Stacy Lewis Retires

Stacy Lewis, 41, announced her retirement after finishing the Chevron Championship in Houston.
She sank a long par putt on the 18th hole while her father Dale Lewis caddied.
Lewis hugged her father and daughter Chesnee after the putt and thanked husband Gerrod Chadwell for suggesting the caddie arrangement.
KPMG matched the $195,000 winner’s check she donated to Hurricane Harvey relief in 2017.

Summary

Lewis Retires

Lewis announced her retirement, describing it as a break rather than an ending.
She praised the LPGA’s growth, noting stronger prize money, venues and level of play than a decade ago.
She thanked the players for collaborating to raise the tour’s profile and pledged to keep Commissioner Craig Kessler informed to sustain progress.
She hinted that senior-golf events may feature in her future schedule.

History

Historical Context

The 1999 U.S. Women’s Open, won by Juli Inkster, was part of an LPGA season whose total purse rose to $47.6 million. Over the next two decades the tour’s prize pool grew to $125.5 million in 2024, demonstrating sustained growth, a rise highlighted by Stacy Lewis and Commissioner Craig Kessler’s expansion plans.

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Stacy Lewis Retires

Stacy Lewis, 41, announced her retirement after finishing the Chevron Championship in Houston.
She sank a long par putt on the 18th hole while her father Dale Lewis caddied.
Lewis hugged her father and daughter Chesnee after the putt and thanked husband Gerrod Chadwell for suggesting the caddie arrangement.
KPMG matched the $195,000 winner’s check she donated to Hurricane Harvey relief in 2017.

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