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Jun 2024
31m 15s

Lexi Thompson and Golf Social Media

Golf Swing Productions by Mark Crossfield Greg Chalmers and Lou Stagner
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In recent days, Lexi Thompson announced her retirement from professional golf. In this episode, Greg, Lou, and Mark talk about the reasons behind her decision. What is it like to travel on a tour for 15 years? How is a person supposed to handle being accessible online, where every anonymous person can make the cruelest comments about you?


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