Two-time major champ announces shock retirement: "My body has told me it's time"

Stacy Lewis says she plans to retire at the end of the LPGA Tour season. 

The captain of the United States' 2024 Solheim Cup-winning team confirmed plans to call it a day on 17 September.

Lewis, 40, won 13 LPGA titles during her illustrious career, including two major championships, and also mastermind Team USA's victory at the Solheim Cup last September in Virginia. 

She was the top-ranked golfer in the women's game for 25 weeks and was twice named the LPGA's player of the year (2012, 2014). 

Lewis' achievements came despite being diagnosed with curvature of the spine aged 11. She spent seven years wearing a back brace. 

She pointed to those struggles as she announced her retirement on social media.  

"Never in a million years would I have thought this journey playing golf would still be going in 2025, but the time has come to put the clubs away," Lewis wrote. 

"I am going to miss the LPGA Tour family and this part of my life, but my body has told me it's time."

Lewis' two major victories were at the 2011 Chevron Championship and the 2013 Women's Open.

She represented the United States four times at the Solheim Cup as a player and twice as captain - including last year's dramatic 15½-12½ victory at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. 

She also finished fourth at the Olympic Games in 2016.

Lewis' retirement post, in full

"22 years ago, I arrived on campus in Fayetteville, three months out of back surgery and unable to bend or twist, not sure if I would ever really play golf again. There were many trips to the training room and sleepless, uncomfortable nights, but I came out of the surgery a different person. 

"I was so appreciative for the opportunity just to swing a club, everything since has been a bonus!

"Never in a million years, would I have thought this journey playing golf would still be going in 2025, but the time has come to put the clubs away. 

"I will finish out the 2025 season, but this will be my last on the LPGA. I'm not exactly sure what is next but I'm so grateful for all the Arkansas fans and people that have supported me along way!

"Success takes a lot of patience and a great support system around you. I was so fortunate to have two great coaches at Arkansas, Kelley and Shauna, that pushed me and showed me what was possible. 

"Then as I turned professional, Joe, David, and Jeff became huge additions to my team, always helping to find ways to make me better on and off the course. 

"Finally, my only caddie of 17 years, Travis, the most consistent, reliable person I could ever ask for, he was always the same person whether we won or lost, and the big brother I never had!

"I'm going to miss the LPGA tour family and this part of my life, but my body has told me it's time. My husband became a part of the team too fitting in seamlessly providing great balance and stability to my life. 

"I'm looking forward to our calendars being more in sync and having more time as a family. It’s been amazing to watch our daughter grow up on tour with our incredible childcare family, getting through the last seven years has truly taken a village! 

"When you have a child of your own, you appreciate your own parents even more. 

"I'm so thankful my parents have been able to take this journey with me, being there for the highs and lows, the tough love when I needed it, and lately being great babysitters!

"There are many more people to thank privately over the next few months, but I do have to mention the sponsors that have supported me personally and my vision to grow women’s golf, Antigua, KPMG, Stephens, and Tyson. 

"You all were a huge part of my career and I’m proud of all that we have done together!"