Lexi Thompson during the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship 

at the Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio, in September.

When Lexi Thompson hits the course at the Shriners Children's Open the following week, she will go down in history as only the seventh woman to ever play in a PGA Tour event. The American, an 11-time LPGA Tour champion, obtained an unlimited sponsor exemption to join the 132-player field at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas starting on October 12 to compete for a $8.4 million prize pool. The 28-year-old is now one of just eight women to have ever competed in a PGA Tour event, joining Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Shirley Spork, Annika Sörenstam, Suzey Whaley, Michelle Wie West, and Brittany Lincicome.

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Zaharias an Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Track

With her appearance at the 1935 Cascades Open, Zaharias an Olympic gold medal-winning track and field athlete turned 10-time LPGA Tour major champion became the first woman to compete on the PGA Tour. She also holds the distinction of being the only woman to have finished in the top 42 at the Tucson Open in 1945 and 33rd at the Phoenix Open in 1935. And Thompson is getting inspiration from the six women who came before her since she is the first to compete since her countrywoman Lincicome competed at the 2018 Barbasol Championship in Kentucky.

Spreading the Message that Everything is Possible

Going after what you want and spreading the message that everything is possible if you have a goal in mind, whether it be in golf or any other area of your life, if you set your mind to it, have a good attitude, and strive towards what you want. Thompson was a part of the US Solheim Cup squad that almost lost in Spain last month when Europe staged a stunning comeback to tie the game at 14-14 and keep the trophy.

LPGA Tour's Arkansas Championship

The world No. 25 played well at the LPGA Tour's Arkansas Championship, finishing Sunday in a tie for eighth place, but she hasn't claimed a victory on the tour since taking home the ShopRite LPGA Classic trophy in June 2019. She has won one significant championship, the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship, which is currently known as the Chevron Championship.

Disability does not Discriminate

As we all know, disability does not discriminate, and The Shriners Children's supports all children with impairments, regardless of gender, Thompson said in an Instagram post on Wednesday. "I'm hoping that my ability to compete against the guys at The Shriners Children Open next week will inspire young ladies to pursue their aspirations no matter how challenging they may appear. "I'm so appreciative to the Shriners for this opportunity to spend the week with these inspiring kids, and I can't wait to visit the city of Las Vegas!"

Joo-hyung of South Korea

Kim "Tom" Joo-hyung of South Korea won the competition the year before. With a three-shot victory and no bogeys, the then-20-year-old made history by becoming the youngest golfer to win twice on the PGA Tour before turning 21.

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