Tearful Lexi Thompson Signs Autographs And Takes Pictures With Fans
The American was penalised four strokes to lose the ANA Inspiration and still had time to sign autographs and meet fans after her round
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The American was penalised four strokes to lose the ANA Inspiration and still had time to sign autographs and meet fans after her round
A heartboken Lexi Thompson had just lost in a playoff to Korea's Ryo So Yeon after being penalised four strokes when a TV viewer noticed a rules breach the previous day.
Related: Lexi Thompson penalised four strokes to lose major
Yet she still had time for fans as she signed autographs and took pictures, despite looking tearful.
The American was penalised two strokes for placing her ball around an inch away from where she marked it on the 17th green on Saturday.
Related: How social media reacted to Lexi Thompson's four stroke penalty
She was then penalised a further two strokes for signing for an incorrect score, and she found this out on the 13th tee in the final round whilst two clear at the top of the leaderboard.
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Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He covered the 2022 and 2025 Masters from Augusta National and was there by the 18th green to watch Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam. He has also covered five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews.