Lexi Thompson, Maxfli helping women’s golf soar to new heights through philanthropy

Lexi Thompson is one of the faces of the LPGA and women’s golf, and for good reason. She is one of the most talented women we have ever seen on tour. Thompson has 15 professional wins, 11 of them on the LPGA Tour, including a major win at the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship.

But that’s not the only reason why she’s a key figure in increasing the popularity of women’s golf.

Every time fans see her on TV, she seems to have a smile on her face. Her bubbly personality jumps off her screen and into people’s homes.

Well, I can attest to her trustworthiness and likeability, as well as her intentions.

I recently departed on a plane. panther national In West Palm Beach, Florida, Thompson had been named an ambassador for the course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Justin Thomas.

“I’m an ambassador for Panther National. If they reach out to J.T. [Justin Thomas] and jack [Nicklaus] If you want people to participate, it’s like, “Yes, please register.” ”

“It’s a great honor just to be here…It’s a great layout and practice facility for me,” Thompson said in an exclusive interview with Playing Through.

She was there for a photo shoot with her new golf ball partner, Max Fuli.

Thompson is partner with The exclusive ball provider for the 2024 season will be Maxfli, and this year we plan to use the proven Maxfli Tour ball at each event.

During my stay there, I was able to gain insight into Lexi, or what constitutes Lexi. It was both enlightening and encouraging.

Maxfli supports Lexi Thompson as she takes her game to new heights

Thompson is looking to take his game to a new level in 2024. When her partnership with Bridgestone ended, she needed a new ball to play with.

Enter MaxFri.

“When they contacted us, we immediately started testing golf balls. When we saw the results, it was an easy decision.”

“My spin rate was better, my distance was better, and I felt better around the greens. So I couldn’t ask for anything more from a golf ball,” Thompson said giddily.

Her goals and aspirations also aligned with Maxfli, making it a seamless fit.

“Their passion for the game is the same as mine. They’re always striving to keep improving, improving technology, improving the game of golf in general, and that’s what I want to be a part of and partner with.”

No matter who you look at it, this relationship looks like it will last for a long time.

But Thompson’s goals aren’t just about performance. She is confident that her leveled-up game will help her achieve other important goals. She grows her game.

Lexi Thompson helps grow LPGA and women’s golf

The LPGA and women’s golf in general have seen incredible growth over the past few years.

In 2021, the total prize money on the LPGA Tour was just under $70 million. This year, that rose to a record $118 million. That’s almost 70% growth in just three years.

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Mr. Thompson expressed understanding and gratitude for his recent ascension.

“It’s an inspiration to be a part of the women’s game. It’s moving in such a great direction. On the LPGA Tour, we’re getting tournament sponsorships, TV coverage, prize money, and just the recreational women’s game alone. It’s grown tremendously,” Thompson said.

“It’s great to see kids start playing clubs at a young age. I think that’s a big reason for all the golf programs…The LPGA has a golf program, a PGA Junior League, an LPGA Girls Golf program. There is…it’s amazing to see.”

“Being a part of that movement is why I started playing the game. I’ve loved it since I was young, and I want to leave it in a better place as I progress in my career.”

In fact, Thompson was immersed in the game of golf growing up on a course in Coral Springs, Florida.

She detailed how watching her brother play instilled in her the determination and drive to be the best. But it was at that moment that I saw how self-conscious Thompson was.

“I’m grateful and blessed… whether it’s growing the game or not. [help] For those who aren’t so lucky, I know that I’m very blessed as well, so any way I can give them the opportunity to live their best life is what I want to do. ”

Most people weren’t born living on a golf course. They don’t have the same access to clubs, courses, instruction, etc.

Knowing that, she decided to do what she believed was right. I send back to you.

Lexi Thompson — Philanthropy

Golf, perhaps more than any other sport, makes an incredible contribution to local communities.

Philanthropy has long been an important part of golf, including Friends of Golf, The First Tee, and the American Golf Foundation, to name a few.

Thompson detailed how much it meant to her.

“When you play for the Shriners, you’re like, ‘I’m going to tee it up, but only if the message is about the kids,'” Thompson said.

“It wasn’t about me going out and trying to kick guys’ butts…The story was much bigger than that. I didn’t want that to be the main message. ”

Photo by: Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images

Last October, Thompson became the seventh woman in history to tee up in a PGA Tour event. She topped the cut line on the back nine at the Shriners Children’s Open on Friday. She was just a few holes away from becoming the first woman in modern golf to have a successful weekend.

The history-making performance became a hot topic of conversation. Still, her focus was on what really mattered.

“Meeting the Shriners kids who are ambassadors was probably the highlight.” [of my week]” Thompson said after the round.

“Being able to be with them, do clinics, give golf lessons, and hopefully inspire them to pursue what they want to do. That was probably the most special thing.”

But that’s not all she did to give back.

She recently participated in the ninth episode of Capital One’s The Match. She, Rose Chan, Rory McIlroy and Max Homa attended the event, where Thompson’s insane eagle putt raised $200,000 for charity.

Ms. Thompson has also worked with the Seal Legacy Foundation to support women’s breast cancer research and wounded warriors.

She founded the Lexi Thompson Foundation, which aims to support children with serious illnesses and promote the growth of junior golf.

During our time together, it became clear to me how personal and most important philanthropy is to her.

It’s truly heartwarming to meet someone so incredibly talented and privileged. In a world so divided and with so many problems facing society today, we would all be in a better place if more Lexi Thompsons walked the earth.

Kendall Capps is the senior editor of SB Nation’s Playing Through.For more golf coverage, follow us @_PlayingThrough On all major social media platforms.