Stacy Lewis Bids Farewell at Chevron Championship with Final Par Putt

Stacy Lewis, 41, finished her last LPGA round at the Chevron Championship in Houston. On the 18th hole she sank a par putt, received a hug from her father, Dale Lewis, who caddied the hole, and said she was “ready for the next chapter” and “ready to stop grinding over eight-footers when it doesn’t matter.” She is four months pregnant.

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Lewis turned professional after the 2007 Chevron Championship. She won the same event in 2011, her first major and second LPGA victory. She accumulated 13 LPGA titles, including two majors, and donated $195,000 from Cambia Portland Classic to Hurricane Harvey relief, matched by sponsor KPMG.

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Key figures include Dale Lewis, her father who caddied her 2007 Chevron debut and 2026 final hole; Gerrod Chadwell, her husband who suggested Dale’s involvement; the LPGA, which posted a tweet; and Commissioner Craig Kessler, whom Lewis cited as a contact.

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2007 – Dale caddies Lewis at Chevron debut; 2011 – Lewis wins Chevron, first major; 2026 (April 24) – final round, father on bag, retirement announced.

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Lewis’s retirement ends a two-decade career marked by tournament success and tour leadership. She noted improvements in prize money, venues, and competition, and highlighted family considerations in professional sports.

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The LPGA posted, “Congratulations on a career, @Stacy_Lewis ?.” Lewis told emotions differed from family’s and she felt ready for next chapter. Gerrod Chadwell said idea to have Dale caddie final hole was to “bring story full circle.” Lewis added she may consider senior events and will keep Commissioner Craig Kessler informed.

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One source reported Lewis “will miss the cut at this week’s Chevron Championship,” while other sources describe her completing the tournament and making a final putt. The discrepancy remains unresolved.

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• “I’m ready for the next chapter, and ready to stop grinding over eight-footers like that on the last hole when it doesn’t matter,” — Stacy Lewis, player

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• “The tears were more because I looked at my dad. I probably shouldn’t have looked at my dad,” — Stacy Lewis, media interview

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• “I guess my emotions are probably a lot different than theirs. They’re probably a little bit sadder, whereas I’m just ready. I’m ready for the next chapter and ready to stop grinding over eight-footers like that on the last hole when it doesn’t matter.” — Stacy Lewis, media interview

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• “Stacy Lewis’ father, Dale, is on the bag for the last hole. Back to how it all started nearly 20 years ago at Kraft Nabisco. Special moment for these two.” — Beth Ann Nichols, Golfweek writer

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Lewis plans to focus on family life, with daughter Chesnee returning to school and husband Gerrod Chadwell managing personal commitments. She hinted at possible senior events and said she will stay engaged with the LPGA’s leadership on future initiatives.

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