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(CNN) – American golf star Lexi Thompson has retired from the British Open next week, revealing that the last 18 months have had a "huge impact" on his well-being.
In an Instagram post, the 23-year-old winner "
" It's extremely difficult not to play in this prestigious program, but I realized recently that I had to take the time to work on myself, "said Thompson
Not later than in March, Thompson admits that she still has" nightmares "about the four-shot penalty that denied her victory at the ANA Inspiration in April 2017 while her mother, Judy, was diagnosed with uterine cancer in May 2017 and had to undergo a hysterectomy and five x-rays The American told Golf Digest last November that his mother, whom Thompson described as "my best friend" and "the strongest woman I know," was given the green light by doctors
. Last September, Thompson's grandmother died, causing the golfer to distance himself from social media for some time.
"The events of the past year and a half (on and off the golf course) have cost me a lot both mentally and emotionally," says Thompson.
"I have not really felt like myself for quite some time. So I take this time to recharge my mental batteries and focus on professional golf.
The world number 5 said she was going back to defend her title in the Indy Women in Tech Championship. August 16th.
& # 39; Nightmares & # 39;
Finishing a second major title in his fledgling career at the ANA Inspiration 2017, Thompson was crying in tears when an eagle-eyed viewer alerted officials about a rule breaking, resulting
visibly shaken, the nine-time winner of the LPGA Tour rallied to impose an extension with So Yeon Ryu, of South Korea, but could not fully recover.
Indeed, Thompson said in March, "I was screaming, I was crying. You know, I've relived it for a while. "
Things did not get simpler at the CME Group Tour Championship, where Thompson inexplicably missed a two-foot putt at the 18th Ariya Jutanugarn
If she had not rolled her ball to the right of the cup, the trophy and the title of Player of the Year would probably have been hers, but she had to dust and give another press conference difficult 19659007] "I do not really know what 's Went over there, "says Thompson." Yeah, it just happens. I guess it's golf.
Defending Champion
Since he became professional at age 15, Thompson has participated in hundreds of tournaments, attracted thousands of fans and accumulated nearly $ 8 million in career earnings.
The golfer has completed his message with the indication that she would be back stronger than ever.
"Thank you very much for your continued support for your continued support," wrote Thompson. "I hope to see everyone soon as I plan to defend my title at the Indy Women in Tech 2018 Championship."
