Thompson's impressive play at the championship includes six birdies and a bogey-free front nine, showcasing her skill and strategic approach to the game.
Minjee Lee won the U.S. Women’s Open by four strokes over Mina Harigae at Pine Needles on Sunday to earn $1.8 million, the largest payout in the history of women’s golf.
U.S. Women’s Open that begins Thursday at Pine Needles, after the USGA secured a major sponsorship from ProMedica. The $10M purse offers hope for equality in pay for LPGA Women golfers.
Thompson finished birdie-par-eagle on her last three holes and made a 20-foot putt for the eagle at the 18th to win the $1.75 million event on the Bay Course at Seaview.
Swing coach Hank Haney has been suspended from the SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio channel because of saying on his show that a Korean would probably win the U.S. Women's Open.
Next LPGA Tour's season will have a new way on how the players can win more. The top 60 players in the points race, including ties, will qualify for the finale.
The selection committee has announced the Class of 2018 for induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Headlining the class is Retief Goosen and Jan Stephenson.