Lexi Thompson
A prodigy who shattered age records in professional golf, becoming a major champion and a fiery Solheim Cup stalwart for the United States.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American professional golfer·Birthday: February 10·Millennials
Biography
Lexi Thompson exploded onto the golf scene as a pre-teen phenomenon, turning professional at just 15 and immediately altering expectations for young athletes in the sport. Her powerful, aggressive style of play made her a must-watch competitor. The pinnacle came in 2014 when she captured the Kraft Nabisco Championship, a major title she sealed with a dramatic final-round 68. Beyond individual glory, Thompson's heart beats for team competition; she is a fiery and emotional leader in the Solheim Cup, having represented the U.S. seven times and been part of three winning teams. Her career, marked by both spectacular victories and heartbreaking near-misses, has been a defining narrative in women's golf for over a decade, showcasing a blend of raw power and profound resilience.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Lexi was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Lexi Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Lexi's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship, her sole major victory.
- Became the youngest-ever winner of an LPGA tournament at age 16 (2011 Navistar LPGA Classic).
- Represented the United States on seven Solheim Cup teams, contributing to wins in 2015, 2017, and 2024.
Did You Know?
She qualified for the U.S. Women's Open at the age of 12.
She is an accomplished pilot and has a private pilot's license.
She was the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event since 2018 when she competed in the 2023 Shriners Children's Open.
“I play for the little girls that are coming after me, to show them that they can do it too.”
