Lexi Thompson Gives Aspiring Young Golfers Tips At Red Bull Tee Time

A drizzly South Florida didn't keep high school golf teams from missing the opportunity to receive insider instruction from LPGA professional athlete, Alexis "Lexi" Thompson today at Coral Ridge Country Club. Young golfers from the surrounding districts came after class for a special lesson one on one with Lexi.

Red Bull Tee Time was dreamt up last year when Lexi aspired to get closer to her fans while offering young golfers any helpful advice on growing a career in the sport. Today's Red Bull Tee Time was the second annual with Lexi, a neighboring thirty miles from her home in Coral Springs. Two more upcoming tee times will be scheduled at big stops on the LPGA tour.

"I reached out to Red Bull with my idea, and they helped connect me with the local communities," said Lexi on how Red Bull Tee Time started. "We now have tee times across the southeast, and I'd love to go national next year."

Lexi answered all questions; giving tips on her pre-swing routine, snacking and staying focused with Red Bull on the course, and how she paces herself both in practice and at tournaments. Afterwards, she gave a demonstration and hit a few balls with her fans.

"I was nervous stepping up to the tee," stated Beau Clavijo, a sophomore from St. Thomas Aquinas, after challenging Lexi to a friendly driving competition. "I did what Lexi said, swing free."

Lexi Thompson turned professional at the age of 15, continuing her career of accomplishments at a ripe age. This led her to become the youngest player to receive an LPGA card at 16, as well as youngest to win a LPGA tournament shortly after. Her day-to-day can be followed on her twitter, @Lexi.