We don’t deserve any criticism” – Lexi Thompson claps back at critics, says golfers ‘sacrificed their lives’ for the sport

American professional golfer Lexi Thompson has been around the LPGA Tour for quite a while now. Thompson, who turned professional at the young age of 15, has 15 professional wins in total, and 11 of these came on the LPGA Tour including a Major.

Recently, Lexi Thompson appeared on Golf.com’s YouTube channel for an interview. The 29-year-old was asked about the criticisms she faced about dealing with pressure. Thompson, who believes golfers don’t deserve any criticism, said:

“I don’t think anything’s fair that people question anything about us with the amount that not only myself but all of us go through. And what we’ve given and sacrificed our lives for the sport that we’re in and I don’t think it’s fair for anybody to question us that can’t do it themselves. I think that’s what frustrates me the most like if you’ve done it in your career and you’ve been through those moments go for it, you can judge but still it’s not fair to anybody, we’re out there putting ourselves in that position willingly. We don’t deserve any criticism.”

In her most recent appearance on the golf course, Thompson was seen playing at the FM Championship, which was held at TPC Boston. After four rounds of golf, Thompson carded 70-71-71-69 to finish T15.

How much did Lexi Thompson earn at the FM Championship?

The 2024 FM Championship had a purse of $3,800,000. Lexi Thompson earned $50,888 for her T15 finish. Haeran Ryu received the biggest share of the purse, as she earned $570,000 for her first-place finish. Here is a detailed look at the payout of the 2024 FM Championship: