Marina Alex retires from LPGA Tour after strong finish in Florida

espn.com November 25, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC

Marina Alex has retired from the LPGA Tour after finishing tied for 12th at the CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, Florida. The two-time tournament winner played on the tour since 2013 and earned $5 million in her career. Alex, 34, won the Portland Classic in 2018 and the Palos Verdes Championship in 2022. She had 10 top-25 finishes this season, including five in the top 10. Her final round was a 6-under-par 66. Other players retiring this year include Lexi Thompson and Ally Ewing, who also played their last competitive rounds. They join a list of several players who have announced their retirements in 2024.


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