Golf-Thompson says improved mindset fueling terrific play

Jun 5, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Lexi Thompson plays her shot from the 17th fairway during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at The Olympic Club. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Lexi Thompson on Saturday said the biggest change in her improved game has less to do with how she is swinging the club and more to do with her mental approach.

The American, who played her first U.S. Women's Open when she was 12-years-old, carded her career low round at the tournament with a bogey-free 66 to sit 18 holes away from winning her second major title and first since 2014.