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Lexi Thompson reacts to a missed putt on the seventh

Thompson misses cut on PGA Tour debut

Lexi Thompson fell short of becoming the first woman for 78 years to make the cut on the PGA Tour at the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas.

Golf • 14 Oct 23

Lexi Thompson was part of the USA Team beaten by Europe in last month's Solheim Cup

Thompson hoping to inspire in first PGA Tour appearance

Lexi Thompson maintains she will not feel any added pressure at the PGA Tour's Shriners Children's Open despite being under the spotlight in Las Vegas today.

Golf • 12 Oct 23

Thompson takes Aramco Series, top 20 finish for Maguire

World number eight Lexi Thompson fired a final round of 69 to win the individual title at the Aramco Team Series in New York by three shots while Cavan's Leona Maguire finished in a tie for 18th.

Golf • 15 Oct 22

Maguire within striking distance heading into final day

Leona Maguire is just three shots off the lead heading into the final round at the Dana Open in Ohio.

Golf • 04 Sep 22

Maguire said she may need another 62 on Sunday to be in with a chance of claiming victory

Maguire within striking distance ahead of final round

Leona Maguire remains in contention at the Pelican Championship with the Cavan native four shots off the lead ahead of Sunday's final round.

Golf • 13 Nov 21

Major debut fuels Walsh's drive towards pro tour aim

In Part 3 of our series on Irish athletes in the US collegiate system, Kildare's Lauren Walsh chats to Raf Diallo about life at Wake Forest University and the surreal experience of making her major debut as an amateur at Carnoustie in August.

US college days • 07 Nov 21

Leona Maguire and Mel Reid are up against Nelly and Jessica Korda

Testing start for Maguire at the Solheim Cup

Ireland's Leona Maguire and England's Mel Reid were given the daunting task of taking on the top American pairing on day one of the 17th Solheim Cup in Toledo.

Golf • 03 Sep 21

Lexi Thompson is on top at the US Women's Open

Thompson goes low to take lead at US Women's Open

A relaxed Lexi Thompson fired a flawless 66 at the Olympic Club on Saturday to vault to a one-stroke lead heading into the final round of the US Women's Open in San Francisco.

Golf • 06 Jun 21

Lexi Thompson has apologised for leaving her passport in her golf bag which she needed to fly from Geneva

Misplaced passport causes disruption at British Open

Lexi Thompson admits she cannot apologise enough for misplacing her passport and disrupting the practice of around 40 fellow players ahead of the AIG Women's British Open.

Golf • 31 Jul 19

Lexi Thompson