At the LPGA Pelican Championship, Lexi Thompson suffered a putting meltdown in the closing stages for an all too familiar crushing loss.
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The 26-year-old held a two-shot lead with two to play on Sunday before missing a 3-foot putt for par on 17 and then a 4-foot putt for the win on 18. Lexi then stuck her approach on the first playoff hole to 5-feet but missed yet again to hand the trophy to the World Number One, Nelly Korda.
In our forums, our members have been discussing potential ways for Lexi to overcome her demons on the greens and to cash in on her incredible tee-to-green game.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- KBong: “I think the nervous stress on an important putt is just too difficult for her to overcome. I really don’t know what she can do to overcome this. Unfortunately, it’s a weakness she’ll never be rid of.”
- Anser85029: “Simply eliminate the practice stroke.”
- SEP1006: “Yeah, I really feel for her. Getting to be where she is mentally scarred and will never get over it. If she could putt she would dominate the LPGA. I agree with the post above, though. Get rid of the practice stroke!!”
- TheDominator273: “Armlock.”
Entire Thread: “How does Lexi Thompson solve her putting demons?“