The Golf Watch

Thompson shoots 5-over 76

Alexis Thompson has just finished her first round with a 5-over 76.  Thompson had seven bogeys and two birdies on her card, putting her in a T-93.  The 12-year-old shot the same score as McDonald's LPGA Champion Suzann Pettersen, and even beat out Juli Inkster (+7) and Karrie Webb (+12).  Thompson is scheduled to tee off for her second round at 11:05 a.m. 

12-year-old qualifies for US Women's Open

Alexis Thompson, a 12-year-old from Coral Springs, Florida, became the youngest player to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open this past Monday.  Thompson shot rounds of 71 and 72 to qualify for the tournament which will be held at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club June 28-July 1.  Morgan Pressel, who won the Kraft Nabisco Championship this year, qualified for the Women's U.S. Open when she was 12, but was seven months older.