Lexi Thompson Withdraws From KPMG Women’s PGA; Carolina Chacarra Takes Her Spot

Reported hip pain that forced her Meijer LPGA Classic exit appears to be the reason and could affect her limited 2026 playing schedule.

Overview

Tournament organizers confirmed Thompson has withdrawn from the KPMG Women’s PGA and the field spot was filled by Spain’s Carolina Chacarra.
The PGA of America did not give a specific reason for the withdrawal, but media reporting links it to the hip pain that led Thompson to leave the Meijer LPGA Classic and to an Instagram post expressing her disappointment.
The decision ends Thompson’s streak of 16 straight appearances at the KPMG Women’s PGA and follows an earlier loss of a different streak when she failed to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open this month.
Thompson is competing on a reduced schedule in 2026, making six starts with a best finish of tied for 12th at the Chevron Championship, which adds uncertainty about her availability for remaining events.
Thompson is an 11-time LPGA winner with a strong history at this major, and the key things to watch next are her recovery plan, any medical updates she provides, and whether she returns to competition later this season.