Lexi Thompson signs up for USWO qualifier, looks to extend crazy streak
TL;DR
Lexi Thompson has signed up for the U.S. Women's Open qualifier, aiming to extend her remarkable streak of 19 consecutive appearances. This streak began in 2007 when she debuted as the youngest qualifier.
Key points
- Lexi Thompson is 31 years old.
- She has never missed a U.S. Women's Open since 2007.
- Thompson's 19 consecutive appearances is the longest active streak.
At age 31, Lexi Thompson boasts one of the wildest streaks in golf.
Since the age of 12, Thompson has never missed a U.S. Women's Open. The streak dates to 2007, when she made her debut at Pine Needles and set a record as the youngest to qualify.
The newlywed's 19 consecutive Women's Open appearances is the longest active streak.
Two years ago at the U.S. Women's Open, Thompson announced she was stepping away from full-time golf, leaving many to wonder whether Lancaster Country Club would be her final appearance at the championship that first brought her fame nearly 20 years ago.
Not exactly.
Thompson teed it up last year at Erin Hills, and then recently signed up for a 36-hole qualifier May 6 at Wilderness Country Club in Naples, Florida, hoping to clinch a spot in the field for the 81st U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club.
Lexi Thompson of the United States walks the third hole during the second round of the CME Group Tour Championship 2025 at Tiburon Golf Club on November 21, 2025 in Naples, Florida.
U.S. Women's Open qualifying begins April 20 and continues for four weeks.
Other notables that have signed up include Rose Zhang, the recent Stanford grad who ranks 71st in the world. Zhang signed up for a May 11 qualifier at Essex County Country Club, in West Orange, New Jersey.
Both Thompson and Zhang could become fully exempt by moving into the top 75 of the Rolex Rankings on May 25 or by winning an LPGA event.
Rose Zhang hits a tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro at El Caballero Country Club on April 17, 2026 in Tarzana, California.
All 12 members of the U.S. National Junior Team have signed up, including Asterisk Talley.
In the over-40 crowd, LPGA winners Angela Stanford (46) and Natalie Gulbis (43) will also try to join the field at Riviera.
As Thompson tries to keep her streak alive, 10-year-old Cheetah Baez looks to start an historic one of her own by becoming the youngest-to-ever qualify when she plays Central Florida's Streamsong on May 11.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Lexi Thompson signs up for USWO qualifier, aims to extend streak to 20
Q&A
How long has Lexi Thompson been participating in the U.S. Women's Open?
Lexi Thompson has participated in the U.S. Women's Open since 2007, maintaining a streak of 19 consecutive appearances.
What record did Lexi Thompson set when she first qualified for the U.S. Women's Open?
Lexi Thompson set the record as the youngest player to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open at the age of 12 in 2007.
Did Lexi Thompson step away from full-time golf?
Yes, Lexi Thompson announced she was stepping away from full-time golf two years ago, raising questions about her future in the sport.
