Former World No. 1 Stacy Lewis announced her retirement from the LPGA Tour on March 20, 2025, following an impressive career spanning 17 years. With a total of 13 tournament victories, including two major championships, Lewis solidified her place among golf’s elite. She was named the tour’s Player of the Year in both 2012 and 2014, and held the top ranking for a total of 25 weeks in 2013 and 2014.
Lewis made her retirement announcement during a pro-am event at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship. She expressed a mix of gratitude and nostalgia in her statement, reflecting on her unexpected journey in professional golf. “Never in a million years would I have thought this journey playing golf would still be going in 2025, but the time has come to put the clubs away,” she wrote on LPGA.com.
In her announcement, Lewis confirmed that she will complete the 2025 season, marking it as her final year on the LPGA Tour. She shared her excitement for the future, particularly in spending more time with her husband and daughter. “I’m looking forward to our calendars being more in sync and having more time as a family,” she noted.
As a champion of the sport, Lewis thanked her coaches, sponsors, and longtime caddy, Travis Wilson, for their unwavering support throughout her career. She remarked, “I’ve cared for the LPGA Tour like it was my own child, and I’m so proud of the progress we have made.”
Lewis’s impact on the sport is underscored by her remarkable achievements. She captured the Chevron Championship in 2011 and the Women’s British Open in 2013, both of which contributed to her legacy in women’s golf. Her victory at the 2007 NCAA individual national championship came after overcoming significant health challenges, including scoliosis and back surgery.
As she transitions away from competitive golf, Lewis emphasized her hope for the future of the LPGA, encouraging her fellow players to continue pushing the tour forward. “To my fellow players, we aren’t done! I hope you all continue to do all that you can to help on and off the course!”
In her final year, Lewis aims to leave a lasting impression on the LPGA, a tour she has profoundly influenced over nearly two decades. Her contributions to the game and dedication to her fans, especially in her home state of Arkansas, will be remembered as she embarks on the next chapter of her life.
