Professional golfer Lexi Thompson announces her retirement from full-time competition at the end of the 2024 LPGA Tour season.

Thompson expressed her gratitude for her career and cited mental health concerns as a major factor in her decision.

Her retirement highlights ongoing discussions about the importance of mental health in sports, echoing sentiments from other athletes like Grayson Murray and Simone Biles.

Thompson's career includes 11 victories, a major title, and participation in the Olympics and Solheim Cup.

LPGA Tour commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan praised Thompson for her impact on and off the course, particularly her dedication to fans and the growth of women's golf.

Thompson plans to remain involved in the sport as an ambassador, launching an exercise app and participating in select events, while addressing the media about her retirement.