Toledo, Ohio, September 17, 2025
News Summary
Stacy Lewis, the Toledo-born professional golfer, has announced her plans to step away from full-time LPGA Tour play after 17 remarkable years. The announcement came during a regional tournament, where she revealed that she will conclude her full competitive season in 2025, with selected tournaments planned beyond that. Recognized as a 13-time winner, including two major championships, Lewis has been influential both on and off the course, actively participating in community charity work and leading efforts within the LPGA.
Toledo: Stacy Lewis Says Farewell to Full-Time LPGA Life After 17 Years
Big news out of the golf world and right at home for many fans in northwest Ohio. Toledo-born Stacy Lewis has announced plans to step away from full-time play on the LPGA Tour after a storied 17-year professional run. The shock and celebration rolled together at a regional tournament where she revealed that she will play through the 2025 season and then slow down her competitive calendar.
End of an era — but not a quiet exit
Lewis, now 40, first joined the LPGA in 2009 and built a resume that most players only dream of. She leaves the regular tour ranks as a 13-time winner, including two major championship victories in 2011 and 2013. Her career has been a steady climb from a talented amateur to a top leader on tour, and that climb included some memorable personal and competitive highs.
This announcement came during the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, a fitting stage given Lewis’ long ties to the event: she won her first professional event there in 2007 while still an amateur, and she won an NCAA Championship while playing collegiately for Arkansas. The tournament has woven itself through her career, and she chose it as the setting to tell fans and the golf community that she will make 2025 her final full season.
Why now? The body and the heart both weigh in
Lewis has been candid about how physical wear and tear adds up. Diagnosed with scoliosis at age 11 and having undergone major back surgery in 2003, she has long channeled that early challenge into grit and grind on the course. Over time the physical demands pushed her toward the decision to wrap up touring life, and she made it clear she feels it is time to prioritize health and family.
Even so, this isn’t a snap retirement. She plans to play selected tournaments before stepping back: a confirmed start at the 2025 Lotte Championship in Hawaii and a final competitive appearance planned for the 2026 Chevron Championship. Between now and then fans can expect to see her at key events, and she will use the time to ease into her next chapter.
More than trophies — leadership, charity and a lasting footprint
Lewis’ influence stretches beyond the leaderboard. She has been a respected leader within the LPGA, credited with helping attract new sponsors and modernize some tournament practices. She also captained Solheim Cup teams, reshaping culture and standards around that event. Off the course she quietly stepped up after disasters and in local communities, including replacing athletic equipment for a high school ripped apart by a 2011 tornado — an act carried out without seeking publicity.
Her philanthropic focus has included support for food banks and outreach to children battling scoliosis, causes that mirror her personal journey and values. She has also been praised for how she managed the comeback as a mom, showing other players that major career chapters and motherhood can coexist.
Roots in northwest Ohio — and plans for home life
Fans in northwest Ohio will recall Lewis’ regular appearances at local events. She was most recently in the area last July as the host for the Greater Toledo Classic. She frequently returned to the region, keeping close ties with hometown supporters.
Looking ahead, Lewis plans to spend more time at home, enjoying everyday family activities such as field trips and downtime with loved ones. While she will miss the camaraderie and the LPGA Tour family, she intends to channel her experience into the business side of golf, staying involved where she can influence growth and opportunity for the next generation.
The team behind the player
Through highs and lows she leaned on a consistent core team — an agent, caddie, trainer and coach — and she credited that support for sustaining her competitive edge. That continuity helped shape her career rhythm and results, and will likely remain part of her presence in golf even as she reduces travel and tournament play.
What to expect next on the course
Even in retirement planning, Lewis has mapped a respectful exit. She will keep playing selected events in 2025 and make a final competitive appearance at a major early in 2026. Between now and then, fans can enjoy the final full season of a player who mixed fierce competitiveness with a heartfelt connection to community and the tour.
FAQ
Who is retiring?
Stacy Lewis, a Toledo-born professional golfer and long-time LPGA Tour player, announced plans to retire from full-time touring after the 2025 season.
When did she start on the LPGA Tour?
She joined the LPGA in 2009 and has been a fixture on tour for 17 years.
How many wins and major titles did she earn?
She collected 13 LPGA Tour wins, including two major championships won in 2011 and 2013.
Will she play any tournaments after 2025?
Yes. She plans to play selected events, including the 2025 Lotte Championship in Hawaii and a final competitive appearance at the 2026 Chevron Championship.
Why is she retiring?
The decision is driven by physical realities after many years of touring and competitive stress, along with a desire to spend more time with family and shift into other roles in the sport’s business side.
What community work has she done?
Her charitable efforts include replacing athletic equipment for a tornado-hit high school in 2011, support for food banks, and raising awareness for children with scoliosis.
Quick Reference: Stacy Lewis — Career Snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Toledo / Northwest Ohio |
| LPGA debut | 2009 |
| LPGA wins | 13 |
| Major titles | 2 (2011, 2013) |
| Notable anthem moments | First pro win as amateur at Walmart NW Arkansas Championship (2007); NCAA title at Arkansas |
| Health notes | Diagnosed with scoliosis at 11; major back surgery in 2003 |
| Planned final season | 2025 (selected events through 2026 planned) |
| Final competitive appearance | Planned at the 2026 Chevron Championship |
| Post-playing plans | More family time, involvement on the business side of golf, continued charity work |
Bottom line: A hometown hero is choosing to wind down the grind of the tour and step into a new chapter — one that keeps her close to family and close enough to the game to keep making a difference off the scoreboard.
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- WTOL: Stacy Lewis Announces Retirement from LPGA
- Toledo Blade: Stacy Lewis Announces Retirement from Golf
- Golfweek: LPGA’s Stacy Lewis Announces Retirement
- Toledo Blade: Hall of Famers Commit to Greater Toledo Classic
- Wikipedia: Stacy Lewis
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