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Golf Biography

Brooke Henderson

“Brooke H”

Canadian flag Canadian · Smiths Falls, Canada · Born 10 September 1997

Professional Golfer

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Canadian professional golfer who became the youngest winner on the LPGA Tour in 9 years and holds multiple LPGA victories including one major championship.

Brooke Henderson is Canada's most successful golfer in history, male or female, having won more than 20 LPGA Tour events and the 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship Major. A powerfully built left-hander who relies on exceptional driving distance and consistent iron play, Henderson has been Canada's sporting sweetheart for a decade. Her Major victory at the age of 18 made her the youngest winner of that championship in history.

Famous For

First major championship win at 2016 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at age 18

Playing Style

How They Played

Aggressive driver with strong short game and competitive mentality

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Youngest Canadian to win a major championship and most successful Canadian golfer in LPGA history

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • LPGA Championship 2016
  • CP Women's Open 2018
  • CP Women's Open 2019
  • Lotte Championship 2015
  • Lotte Championship 2016
  • Lotte Championship 2018
  • Lotte Championship 2019
  • Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic 2015
  • LPGA Cambia Portland Classic 2015
  • Meijer LPGA Classic 2016
  • Meijer LPGA Classic 2017
  • Meijer LPGA Classic 2019
  • Meijer LPGA Classic 2021
  • Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational 2021
  • LPGA Tour Player of the Year 2016
  • Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year 2016
  • Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year 2018
  • Lou Marsh Award (Canadian Athlete of the Year) 2016
  • Order of Canada 2018
Career Journey

Timeline

2015 📌 Turned professional at age 17
2015 🌍 Made professional debut at age 17
2016 🏆 Won KPMG Women's PGA Championship (first major)
2016 🎯 Became youngest winner on LPGA Tour in 9 years
2016 ⚡ Youngest LPGA winner in 9 years at age 18
2017 🎯 Reached world No. 2 ranking
2017 🎯 Reached career-high world No. 2 ranking
2018 🎯 Represented Canada at Summer Olympics (golf)
2019 🏆 Won Amundi Evian Championship (second major)
2022 🎯 Became winningest Canadian golfer with 12th LPGA victory
2022 ⚡ Became winningest Canadian golfer (12 LPGA wins)