Lexi Thompson follows resurgent week at Solheim Cup with a strong start in Arkansas

Lexi Thompson of the United States walks to the eighth hole during the first round of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas, on Sept. 29, 2023. Alex Slitz/Getty Images

ROGERS, Ark.—Lexi Thompson followed a resurgent week at the Solheim Cup with a strong start in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.

After going 3–1 in Spain in the United States’ tie that left the cup in Europe’s hands, Thompson shot a 6–under 65 on Friday at Pinnacle Country Club. She was a stroke behind leader Hae Ran Ryu on the crowded leaderboard.