By Keely Levins
Though Lexi Thompson has found success on the LPGA in 2017, with two wins and seven other top-10 finishes, the year has been a difficult, emotional one. It started on the course, with the infamous four-stroke penalty at the ANA Inspiration that cost her a major-championship title. Off the course, Thompson revealed in June that her mother, Judy, was undergoing treatment for cancer.

And now in September, Thompson revealed via her Instagram that her grandmother has passed away.

I will miss your goodluck/LOL (lots of love) texts before or after my rounds , doing your nails, or just sitting outside on the patio in the fresh air with you. The lord has taken you to a better place with hopefully the most beautiful garden because I know that’s what you loved. How I saw you yesterday will not be how I remember you I will always remember your beautiful spirit, your laugh and smile . I know you’ll always be watching over us with your true love ❤ R.I.P Nana Everybody I’m very sorry but this has been a very hard year emotionally for me and I’m going to step away from social media for a bit. I appreciate all the support from all of you, if anything my management team will upload stuff. But for me it’s time to focus on my family and nothing else. Thank you

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Thompson’s announced break from social media is certainly understandable; if anyone deserves some down time from the social spotlight, it’s her. We wish her and her family the best as they go through this difficult time.

Thompson, currently ranked No. 3 in the Rolex world rankings, was already not intending to play in the next LPGA event, the McKayson New Zealand Women’s Open in Auckland starting Sept. 28.