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Lexi Thompson Set to Be 5th Woman to Play PGA Tour Event at Shriners Children's Open

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Lexi Thompson is set to become the fifth woman to compete in a PGA Tour event starting on Oct. 12.

Per ESPN's Michael Collins, Thompson has accepted a sponsor invitation to play in the Shriners Children's Open event in Las Vegas.

"I'm hopeful that my ability to play with the men next week at the Shriners Children's Open sends a great message to the young women that you can chase your dream regardless of how hard it is," Thompson said in a statement. "I'm grateful to Shriners Children's for this opportunity to spend the week alongside these inspirational kids.