Lexi Thompson misses U.S. Women’s Open for first time in 19 years

Lexi Thompson will not compete in the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club for the first time since 2007, ending a 19-year streak. The 31-year-old LPGA Tour winner expressed her disappointment via social media, reflecting on how much the championship has meant to her. Thompson, ranked 98th in the Rolex World Rankings, did not qualify for the event through exemptions and withdrew from final qualifying to participate in an LPGA tournament instead. She has played a limited schedule this season and aims to focus on other life aspects, including family plans.

• 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Lexi Thompson is missing her first U.S. Women’s Open in nearly two decades. Here’s what she had to say about it