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Looking back, Alex had a remarkable career, one that many could only dream of. She joined the Tour in 2013, and in her 11 years she won twice, claiming the FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship in 2022 and the Portland Classic in 2018. She also represented her country at the 2019 U.S. Solheim Cup, earning two points in her first and only appearance at the prestigious event. Over her career, she earned more than $5 million, with $719,855 of that coming in the 2024 season alone. Impressive, right? Maybe that’s why it was so hard for Alex to say goodbye to such a great career.

Her final competitive round was a 6-under-par 66 that left her in a tie with Jennifer Kupcho, France’s Celine Boutier, and South Korea’s Jin Young Ko. Alex also thanked those who supported her as she choked up while bidding farewell.

“Friends and family, my childhood coaches, my godfather who was my putting coach for the longest time, the head pro from my home club in New Jersey who also lives in Florida now, they’ve seen the beginning and now the end. It’s kind of sweet,” she said. Alex starred at Wayne Hills High School and won two straight NJSIAA girls’ championships. She was a two-time Record Athlete of the Week in 2007-2008. She also won the 2010 SEC title at Vanderbilt before earning her LPGA Tour card in 201