On the Living Golf program, CNN takes stock of the women's game with Lexi Thompson and Annika Sorenstam. During the Evian Championship, the fifth and final major of the season, presenter Shane O'Donoghue tries to understand how Lexi Thompson managed to become one of golf's most bankable stars.

At the height of her 22 years, the latter is recognized today as the best American golfer on the circuit. She explains to CNN what influenced her career and looks back on the unfolding of the current season.

Lexi Thompson wows international audience, says Michael Whan, LPGA Commissioner

“If you ask me who the big icons of the LPGA Tour are, I would tell you that Lexi is one of them: today she is the best American golfer in the world… Most of those who follow her expect her biggest fans are in Chicago, Toledo or Des Moines. But in reality her biggest admirers are in Kuala Lumpur, Thailand, and Taipei, simply because Lexi is a global player. His fame goes far beyond American territory. "

Michael Whan comments on the current state of women's play

“When I started in 2010, I told everyone I wanted to cover 32 events on the LPGA calendar. Now, after 35, I am overwhelmed. The greatest achievements in golf in North America are now being made by girls under the age of 18. Before, junior golf looked like adult golf: 80% men and 20% women. Now a third of junior players are girls. We are witnessing a real transformation of the American game. "

Lexi Thompson reflects on Annika Sorenstam's influence and what the Rolex Annika Major Award means in her life

“Annika has always been a role model for me, she's a great player who has helped golf evolve a lot. Having an award that bears his name is a great honor that shows just how good the game can be in the Majors. "

Annika Sorenstam talks about what has always motivated her throughout her career and looks back on the current standards of a golf player

“I wanted to be able to position myself and compare myself to the best golfers in the world. What can we learn from them? This was my main motivation: to challenge myself in intense conditions, and to examine my game under the microscope… Golf is a sport for all genders, all levels and all ages. There is so much to do with golf! "

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