Why is Alexis Thompsons success in the Navistar LPGA Classic news?
Alexis Thompson is a 14-year-old freshman prodigy on the links, the youngest golfer ever to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open. Nicholas Thompson, 26, is a former college star now on the PGA Tour. Curtis Thompson, a 16-year-old junior, has had the quietest career of the three to date. And he might just be the most talented of the siblings. “They’re very competitive amongst themselves,” says Scott Thompson, their father. “When they go out to play, the three of them, I’m telling you, the battle is on. Their matches can get tight.” While Nicholas is off on the tour, Alexis and Curtis are home-schooled phenoms who live on the 12th hole of the TPC at Eagle Trace in Coral Springs, Fla. At press time, Alexis — who shot a 7-under 65 in the first round of the Navistar LPGA Classic on Thursday in Prattville, Ala. — was No. 4 among girls and Curtis No. 28 among boys in the American Junior Golf Association Polo Rankings. But their styles, and stories, were very different until recently. Sources:
Alexis Thompson is a 14-year-old freshman prodigy on the links, the youngest golfer ever to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open. Nicholas Thompson, 26, is a former college star now on the PGA Tour. Curtis Thompson, a 16-year-old junior, has had the quietest career of the three to date. And he might just be the most talented of the siblings. “They’re very competitive amongst themselves,” says Scott Thompson, their father. “When they go out to play, the three of them, I’m telling you, the battle is on. Their matches can get tight.” While Nicholas is off on the tour, Alexis and Curtis are home-schooled phenoms who live on the 12th hole of the TPC at Eagle Trace in Coral Springs, Fla. At press time, Alexis — who shot a 7-under 65 in the first round of the Navistar LPGA Classic on Thursday in Prattville, Ala. — was No. 4 among girls and Curtis No. 28 among boys in the American Junior Golf Association Polo Rankings. But their styles, and stories, were very different until recently. YOU GO, G
