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"We are thrilled to welcome Lexi to the 2023
tournament," said Patrick Lindsey, executive director of the
Shriners Children's Open. "We are eager to have Lexi on the
course and continue to break through barriers."
Thompson, 28, is an 11-time winner on the LPGA Tour and is
currently No. 25 in the Rolex Rankings.
The Shriners Children's Open begins on Oct. 12 in Las Vegas at
the TPC at Summerlin.
Brittany Lincicome was the last woman to play in a PGA Tour
event at the 2018 Barbasol Championship.
"I'm hopeful that my ability to play with the men next week at
the Shriners Children's Open sends a great message to the young
women that you can chase your dream regardless of how hard it
is," Thompson said in a statement. "I'm grateful to Shriners
Children's for this opportunity to spend the week alongside
these inspirational kids."
Thompson went 3-1 for Team USA at the Solheim Cup last month and
is coming off a T8 finish last week at the Walmart NW Arkansas
Championship.
The other women who have played on the PGA Tour are Babe
Didrikson Zaharias, Michelle Wie West, Suzy Whaley, Annika
Sorenstam and Shirley Spork.
--Field Level Media
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