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Quick facts for kids Brooke Henderson
Henderson at the 2018 Canadian Open
Personal information
Full name	Brooke Mackenzie Henderson
Born	(1997-09-10) 10 September 1997 (age 27) Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
Height	5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Nationality	Canada
Residence	Naples, Florida, U.S.
Career
Turned professional	2014
Current tour(s)	LPGA Tour
Professional wins	20
Number of wins by tour
LPGA Tour	13
Futures Tour	1
Other	6
Best results in LPGA Major Championships (Wins: 2)
Kraft Nabisco C'ship	T2: 2020
LPGA Championship	Won: 2016
U.S. Women's Open	T5: 2015
Women's British Open	T7: 2022
The Evian Championship	Won: 2022
Achievements and awards

Brooke Mackenzie Henderson (born September 10, 1997) is a Canadian professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. She is one of Canada's most successful golfers ever.

Henderson has been named Canada's female athlete of the year three times. In 2016, she won her first major championship at just 18 years old. This made her the youngest-ever winner of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.

As of early 2023, Henderson has 13 LPGA Tour wins. This is the most victories for any Canadian golfer on major professional tours. She won her second major title at the 2022 Evian Championship. Her fellow golfers on the LPGA Tour voted for her to win the 2019 Founders Award. This award recognizes a player who shows the great spirit and values of the sport.

Early Life and Amateur Success

Brooke Henderson grew up in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. She learned to play golf at a local club. Her parents, Dave and Darlene, supported her passion for the sport. Her older sister, Brittany, was also a talented golfer and inspired Brooke to compete.

Even before turning professional, Henderson was a star. As an amateur (a player who does not get paid), she won many tournaments. In 2013, she won the Canadian Women's Amateur. The next year, she finished in the top 10 at the U.S. Women's Open, a major professional event, when she was only 16.

She became the number one ranked female amateur golfer in the world. In December 2014, she decided to turn professional instead of playing golf in college. Throughout her career, her father has been her coach, and her sister Brittany has been her caddy, carrying her clubs and offering advice during tournaments.

Professional Career

2015: A Breakout Year

When Henderson first turned pro at 17, she was too young to join the LPGA Tour directly. She had to earn her way into events through special invitations or by performing well in qualifying rounds.

She quickly proved she belonged. In June, she won her first professional event on the Symetra Tour, a developmental tour for the LPGA. A month later, she tied for fifth place at the U.S. Women's Open.

Her biggest moment of the year came in August at the Cambia Portland Classic. After qualifying for the event on a Monday, she went on to win the entire tournament by an amazing eight shots. This victory made her the third-youngest winner in LPGA history and the first Canadian to win on the tour since 2001. Because of this win, she was given full membership on the LPGA Tour.

2016: First Major Victory

In June 2016, Henderson achieved a huge career goal. She won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, one of the five most important tournaments in women's golf. She was only 18 years old.

The tournament ended in a dramatic playoff against the world's number one player, Lydia Ko. On the first extra hole, Henderson won with a birdie (one shot under par). This victory made her the second-youngest major winner in history and the first Canadian woman to win a major in 48 years. It also moved her up to number two in the world rankings.

Later that year, she represented Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where golf returned to the games for the first time in over 100 years. She finished in seventh place.

2017–2019: Building a Legacy

Henderson continued to win tournaments over the next few years. In 2017, she won two events, including one in New Zealand, her first victory outside of North America.

The 2018 season was special. In August, she won the Canadian Women's Open. She was the first Canadian to win the national championship in 45 years, and the crowd's support was incredible.

In 2019, she won two more tournaments. Her victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic in June was her ninth on the LPGA Tour. This win officially made her the most successful professional golfer in Canadian history, passing the old record of eight wins.

2021–2023: More Wins and a Second Major

Brooke Henderson at the 2022 Women's PGA Championship

After a quiet 2020, Henderson returned to the winner's circle in April 2021 with her tenth career victory.

In 2022, she had another fantastic year. She won the ShopRite LPGA Classic in a playoff. Then, in July, she won her second major championship at the 2022 Evian Championship in France. She started the tournament with two amazing rounds of 64, setting a new record.

She kicked off 2023 by winning the first event of the season, the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. This was her 13th victory on the LPGA Tour.

Sponsorships and Partnerships

Like many top athletes, Henderson partners with companies for sponsorships. These partnerships provide her with equipment and support. She has deals with companies like TaylorMade for her golf clubs, Skechers for her shoes, and Royal Bank of Canada.

She is also an ambassador for other brands, including UKG, MasterCard, and Rolex. In 2024, she partnered with the Ottawa Senators hockey team, showing her connection to her home region.

Professional Wins (20)

Henderson has won 20 tournaments as a professional. Thirteen of those wins are on the prestigious LPGA Tour.

LPGA Tour wins (13)

A major championship is one of the five most important events in women's golf.

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	16 Aug 2015	Cambia Portland Classic	66-67-65-69=267	−21	8 strokes	Jang Ha-na, Candie Kung Pornanong Phatlum
2	12 Jun 2016	KPMG Women's PGA Championship	67-73-73-65=278	−6	Playoff	Lydia Ko
3	3 Jul 2016	Cambia Portland Classic (2)	65-68-70-71=274	−14	4 strokes	Stacy Lewis
4	18 Jun 2017	Meijer LPGA Classic	63-67-67-66=263	−17	2 strokes	Lexi Thompson, Michelle Wie
5	2 Oct 2017	McKayson New Zealand Women's Open	65-70-67-69=271	−17	5 strokes	Jing Yan
6	14 Apr 2018	Lotte Championship	68-66-73-69=276	−12	4 strokes	Azahara Muñoz
7	26 Aug 2018	CP Women's Open	66-66-70-65=267	−21	4 strokes	Angel Yin
8	20 Apr 2019	Lotte Championship (2)	65-68-69-70=272	−16	4 strokes	Ji Eun-hee
9	16 Jun 2019	Meijer LPGA Classic (2)	64-64-69-70=267	−21	1 stroke	Brittany Altomare, Nasa Hataoka, Su-Hyun Oh, Lexi Thompson
10	24 Apr 2021	Hugel-Air Premia LA Open	69-65-67-67=268	−16	1 stroke	Jessica Korda
11	12 Jun 2022	ShopRite LPGA Classic	67-70-64=201	−12	Playoff	Lindsey Weaver-Wright
12	24 Jul 2022	Amundi Evian Championship	64-64-68-71=267	−17	1 stroke	Sophia Schubert
13	22 Jan 2023	Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions	67-66-69-70=272	−16	4 strokes	Maja Stark, Charley Hull

Major Championships

Wins (2)

Year	Championship	54 holes	Winning score	Margin	Runner-up
2016	Women's PGA Championship	2 shot deficit	−6 (67-73-73-65=278)	Playoff1	Lydia Ko
2022	The Evian Championship	2 shot lead	−17 (64-64-68-71=267)	1 stroke	Sophia Schubert

¹ Defeated Ko in a sudden-death playoff: Henderson (3) and Ko (4).

Performance Summary

This table shows how many times Henderson has finished in the top positions at major championships.

• Most consecutive cuts made: 18 (From the 2013 U.S. Open to the 2018 ANA Inspiration)
• Longest streak of top-10s: 2 (four different times)

Awards

• 2015 Ontario Athlete of the Year
• 2015, 2017, 2018 Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year
• 2019 ESPY Award, Best Female Golfer
• 2019 LPGA Founders Award
• 2019 Canada's Sports Hall of Fame People's Choice Award
• 2022 Ottawa Key to the City

See also

• List of golfers with most LPGA Tour wins