Current Playing Status
Stacy Lewis is not currently competing on the LPGA Tour as of 2025. She has not played in a professional event since stepping away from full-time competition. Her last LPGA Tour appearance came after a series of health challenges, including a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, which significantly affected her ability to maintain her previous tour schedule and performance level LPGA.
While she is not listed on the current LPGA Tour membership roster, Lewis remains involved in the sport through select appearances and advocacy. She has not announced a formal retirement but is widely understood to be on an extended break from competitive play. Her status is often checked by fans searching for her latest tournament results and world ranking.
Career Highlights and Major Wins
Stacy Lewis won two major championships during her career, including the 2011 U.S. Women's Open and the 2013 Kraft Nabisco Championship ESPN. She also reached the world number one ranking in the Women's World Golf Rankings, holding the top spot for multiple weeks in 2013. Her career earnings on the LPGA Tour exceeded $18 million, placing her among the top earners in the tour's history.
Before turning professional, Lewis dominated the collegiate game at the University of Arkansas, winning the NCAA Division I Championship in 2007. Her amateur career included a record-setting performance at the U.S. Women's Amateur and a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics, where golf returned to the Olympic program Olympics. These achievements cemented her legacy as one of the most accomplished players of her generation.
Health Challenges and Retirement Rumors
Lewis publicly disclosed her diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis in 2012, a condition that causes joint inflammation and can severely impact a golfer's swing and mobility. She has spoken about managing the disease with medication and lifestyle adjustments, which at times forced her to withdraw from tournaments or miss extended periods of play Medical News Today.
Despite these challenges, Lewis continued to compete at a high level for several years after her diagnosis. However, the cumulative effect of the condition and other injuries led to a gradual reduction in her schedule. She has not provided a definitive retirement statement, but her absence from the tour and lack of recent competition have led to widespread speculation about her future in professional golf.