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The news of Lexi Thompson stepping away from the field disheartened the fans. While her decision to reconsider the part-time role widely opened the door of hope for fans. Even though she shared that her priority will be family and personal life. Fans widely praised her activeness on social media platforms as they got the chance to connect with professionals, away from the course.

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People widely praised her sharing of life events, the festive season, and even her fashion sense. After the retirement and the last event of the year which was the CME. The fans have actively looked out for updates on her Instagram. However, on New Year’s Eve, she shared a major update of her life, which might have affected her decision to come back as a professional.

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What is the latest update on Lexi Thompson’s life?

Her “No.1 priority” after retirement is her personal life and settling down has been on the move. With her latest post on Instagram where she shared about getting engaged to her long-time boyfriend Max Provost. She posted two photos in the post, one was Provost proposing to her, while the second one had a close-up of the engagement ring.

The post shared as the caption, “The best part of my trip to Whistler ….😏🙈 I said YES to my forever and always ❤️💍 1.1.25.” The golf world interacted with the post, while fellow golfers also joined in to congratulate the couple. The list of commenters included Annika Sorenstam, Maria Fassi, Nathalie Sheehan, and Allisen Corpuz.

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Lexi Thompson’s priority of traveling and settling down seems to be an active pursuit. But what about her plans to continue as a part-time golfer in the 2025 season?

Which was the tournament Lexi Thompson confirmed about?

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The American professional confirmed her few appearances for the upcoming season. Sharing about her plans during the CME Group Tournament press conference, she shared that the first major win from Chevron is special for her, and it is circled in the calendar. To the question of the moderator, she answered, “Yeah, it would probably be one of the ones I have circled on my calendar. Even though it’s a different venue and sponsor now, it’s still a memory that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life getting my first major win at that event.”

Further adding to it, she said, “It’s very special to me. Will be one of the ones that I definitely think about playing for sure.” Now, with her priorities and special events of her professional career coming together. It will be a tough choice to make for the ex-golfer.

Will she be featuring the event, or will she prioritize marrying? It is still a question which is unanswered. However, fans would definitely appreciate her move, irrespective of whatever she chooses. What should be ideal for her? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Tanmay Sharma is a Golf Journalist at EssentiallySports, where he has already penned more than 650 stories across the Live News and Trends desks. A graduate in Communication from Bennett University (Times Group), he brings a newsroom-honed precision to his live weekend coverage of golf’s biggest stages. Tanmay played an instrumental role in shaping ES’ digital-first golf section, balancing real-time leaderboard updates with a thoughtful lens on what those moments mean in the sport’s broader arc. An eight-year veteran of the content and media industry, Tanmay has worked across journalism, marketing, and editorial strategy, sharpening a versatility that now powers his golf storytelling. A lifelong golf fan, he thrives on digging into the untold, off-course narratives that reveal the human side of the game, stories of grind, setbacks, and resilience that numbers on a scorecard can’t capture. Whether in the heat of a major Sunday finish or while chronicling the rise of tomorrow’s stars, Tanmay connects fans to the heartbeat of golf with clarity and empathy.

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