How Disappointed I Am': Lexi Thompson Releases Statement as Sudden Injury Forces Her Out of $3.25M LPGA Event

Lexi Thompson, the 2015 Meijer LPGA Classic champion, withdrew from this week's 12th edition at Blythefield Country Club, where the purse stands at $3.25 million. She cited hip pain that reached a point where competing was impossible and stated that withdrawing before the start was the only viable choice. Thompson did not play a single round or tee off during the event. There is no announced timeline for her return, underscoring the ongoing focus on recovery. In 2025 she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, which influenced family-planning decisions and contributed to a reduced schedule in recent seasons. The Meijer LPGA Classic, inaugurated in 2014, has raised more than $12 million for hunger relief. Thompson's absence is notable given her long-standing ties to the tournament, its volunteers and sponsors. This year's event marks Blythefield's 12th edition, underscoring the tournament's enduring role on the LPGA calendar.