Stacy Lewis Enters Texas Golf Hall of Fame
The former LPGA star was inducted at the Gathering of Eagles ceremony at San Antonio Country Club in October 2026.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Golf
Stacy Lewis was inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame on October 19, 2026, months after retiring from professional golf in April. The 41-year-old has 13 LPGA titles, two major championships, and two Rolex Player of the Year awards.
Why it matters
The honor recognizes a career that included two Vare Trophies and multiple Solheim Cup appearances, including captaining the U.S. team in 2023 and 2024. Lewis's influence also extended off the course, as several of her personal sponsors became LPGA title sponsors.
Lewis's career record includes 13 LPGA titles and two major championships, with two Rolex Player of the Year awards and two Vare Trophies. Her future role with the tour has not been determined.
The players
Stacy Lewis
Stacy Lewis is a former LPGA Tour professional who won two major championships and captained the U.S. Solheim Cup team in 2023 and 2024.
Texas Golf Hall of Fame
The Texas Golf Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to golf in Texas and beyond.
The details
Lewis was inducted during the Gathering of Eagles ceremony at San Antonio Country Club. She said she enjoyed helping shape the business of the tour toward the end of her career, and six of her personal sponsors went on to become LPGA event title sponsors.
Timeline
2011: Lewis first represented Team USA in the Solheim Cup as a player.
2021: Lewis served as an assistant Solheim Cup captain.
2023: Lewis took over as U.S. Solheim Cup captain.
April 2026: Lewis retired from professional golf.
October 19, 2026: Lewis was inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame.
Season Trajectory
Lewis's retirement and induction close a chapter that began with her 2011 Solheim Cup debut and included two stints leading the U.S. team. Her sponsorship work also shows how former players can influence the LPGA's commercial landscape after leaving competition.
Lewis's retirement removes one of the LPGA's most decorated active players from competition, which affects how fantasy and tournament followers track the tour's remaining field. Her future leadership role, if she pursues one, could shape tour sponsorship and event decisions.
The takeaway
Lewis's career shows that competitive success and off-course influence can coexist, particularly when a player helps connect personal sponsors to tour events. Her induction marks a formal recognition of both.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
