LPGA star Lexi Thompson misses cut by 3 shots at PGA tournament in Las Vegas

Lexi Thompson delivered star-power moments built for a stage like Las Vegas, and when she poured in a pair of long birdie putts Friday, she was on the cusp of history.

Thompson was 4 under with seven holes to play. In her sights was a chance to become the first woman in 78 years to make a 36-hole cut on the PGA Tour.

One poor swing, one mediocre chip and one missed putt at the end left her on the outside of the cut at the Shriners Children's Open, but no less proud of two days she won't soon forget. She wanted to inspire kids to chase their dreams, and she did all of that at the TPC Summerlin.

"Playing with the guys — amazing feeling," Thompson said after a 2-under 69. "Growing up with guys, I've always wanted to be out on a PGA Tour event and tee it up. But the biggest thing was seeing the kids out there outside the ropes and then meeting a few of the Shriners ambassadors. That was the most special."

Her golf was a close second.

Thompson made five birdies in a 10-hole stretch, only to make two bogeys toward the end and missing a six-foot birdie putt on her final hole. She had rounds of 73-69 to finish at even-par 142, missing the cut by three shots.

WATCH | Thompson hit 12 of 14 fairways Friday but won't play on weekend:

Lanto Griffin ran off five straight birdies for a 66, while Cameron Champ had a 67 in the morning wave. They shared the lead a 12-under 130. Henrik Norlander (64) was another shot behind, with Canadian Open champion Nick Taylor (67) and J.T. Poston (69) two behind.

"Very proud. I played really well today," said Thompson, who hit 12 of 14 fairways and only missed four greens. "As the day went on, I tried to stay committed to my targets out there and to my swing thoughts and just enjoyed the whole