T’is the season to be jolly! The saying couldn’t hold any more true for the 11X LPGA Tour champ. Lexi Thompson had earlier decided to spend the holiday season with her mother all the while bringing in a new member to the family. Still, it seems the Christmas gifts did not stop for the Thompson household as they welcomed yet another addition a while back.

The American golfer shared a post on her social media handle, not too long ago, as she showcased her love for the newest addition to the family. Well, her fans couldn’t get enough as they showered the professional with wishes while taking to the same to express their surprise!

Lexi Thompson welcomes new addition to household

Known for her love for family, the athlete has taken to the internet many a time to express her love for her family, be it her human ones or her pets. However, this time around, the 1X major champ took to her Instagram handle to share the happy news of the birth of her nephew.

The 28-year-old shared a picture, a while back, on her profile. The snap showcases a smiling Thompson looking into the camera while holding a small baby in her arms, none other than Maverick Cole Thompson, her brother’s son. No wonder she seems emotional!

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The picture was uploaded with the caption, “The newest addition to the Thompson family,” as she shared the news. Adding on, the athlete also couldn’t hold in her joy as she wrote, “Couldn’t be happier for my brother and his wife” all the while dubbing her newborn nephew as nothing short of “precious.”

Well, she was not alone in those sentiments as her followers also took to her Instagram post to share their joy at the happy news. Even the LPGA Tour pro would have been surprised at the amount of love that her nephew received via the internet!

Thompson’s adorable nephew throws the internet into a frenzy

The golfing world went ahead to react under the athlete’s post all the while showering her and her family with wishes. The responses ranged from those commenting about the newborn baby’s future to wishing the golfer a wonderful year in 2024. Let us take a quick look at some of them

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Having a famous golfer as an aunt would surely bode well for the baby’s future if he is to play the game of golf. Moreover, that is exactly what a follower pointed out as he took to comment, “When he gets old enough to realize who Aunt Lexi is he will want private lessons and lots of selfies with his gorgeous aunt!!” Another golfing enthusiast went ahead to mention, “He will be a great golfer teach him well!” It seems the baby has his future set out for him.

A fan did come forward to wish the golfer for the future. However, it was not for the new year nor the baby they went ahead to give the greetings but for an entirely different matter. The follower commented, “You’re going to make a great Mom one day too..” all the while expressing their belief in the LPGA Tour pro’s ability to become a mother.

Well, some supporters of the pro went ahead to respond how adorable to duo looked in the photo. They couldn’t help but emphasize the same as they went ahead to react, “Absolutely gorgeous photo” under the snap.

Thompson has a new moniker now! From being known as a 1X major champ to an 11X LPGA Tour winner, she has now helmed the mantle of a caring aunt to her nephew, as referred to by a fan in their wish; “Congrats, auntie!!”

Maverick Cole Thompson. A truly wonderful name for the little guy. Even the fans think so as a certain follower went ahead to point out the same while mentioning, “Powerful name for the little man!! Congrats!!!”

Not every comment was about the newest addition to the family. A fan went ahead to wish the golfer for the upcoming year. It’s the new year soon and an ardent loving follower did wish the same to the athlete; “LEXI!!! WARMEST NEW YEARS WISHES DEAR!”

One can’t help but feel happy for the professional as she embarks on the next year on a high note with her baby nephew and family. T’is truly a special day for the golfer!

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