Lexi Thompson Set to Become First Woman Since 1945 to Play in PGA Tour Event

Lexi Thompson has accepted a sponsor's exemption to play in this week's PGA Tour event, the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas.
She will be the first woman to play a PGA Tour event since Babe Zaharias in 1945.
Thompson said she hopes to inspire children to follow their dreams by competing against the men.
She has been preparing by hitting hundreds of balls per day and working on her swing.
Some have criticized her inclusion, but Thompson said she wants to send a message that anyone can achieve their goals with hard work and belief in oneself.