Lexi Thompson withdraws from Meijer LPGA Classic due to hip pain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Lexi Thompson has withdrawn from the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan due to hip pain, citing disappointment over her decision. The 31-year-old golfer has enjoyed past success at this event, winning in 2015 and finishing in the top five in her last two appearances. Despite her withdrawal, she remains listed in the field for the upcoming KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Anne Chen has been named as her replacement for the Meijer LPGA Classic.
- •Thompson withdraws from Meijer LPGA Classic with hip pain.
- •She expressed disappointment in an Instagram post.
- •Won the Meijer in 2015 and had strong finishes in recent years.
- •Anne Chen replaces Thompson in the tournament field.
- •Thompson still scheduled to compete at the KPMG Women's PGA.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Injured Lexi Thompson withdraws from her favorite event in Michigan
"The 31-year-old American star is still listed in the field for the KPMG Women's PGA but she'll miss this week's Meijer, her favorite event.
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