It is usually a custom to refer to players as legends after their careers have come to a close, but though Thompson will not be on Tour full-time starting next year, retirement was not the word she used at this year’s U.S. Women’s Open when citing mental health as a main reason behind taking a step back from the game she has always loved.
Thompson fought back tears as she poured out her heart and mind about her decision, and months later, she told Fox News Digital how that decision to tell the world how she was feeling led to massive support throughout the game.