Professional golfer
Brooke Henderson
Brooke Henderson is one of the most accomplished Canadian golfers ever. The Smiths Falls, Ontario native has 14 LPGA Tour victories, including two major championships, and has represented Canada at three Olympic Games. She is known for her power, competitive toughness and remarkably consistent caree
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Born
- September 10, 1997Smiths Falls, Ontario
- LPGA wins
- 14As of September 2026
- Major wins
- 22016 Women’s PGA Championship; 2022 Amundi Evian Championship
- Turned pro
- 2014Joined the LPGA Tour in 2015
- Olympic appearances
- 32016, 2020 and 2024
- Career earnings
- More than $16 millionOfficial LPGA career earnings
THE STORY
What to know
CAREER SNAPSHOT
A two-time major champion
Henderson won the 2016 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in a playoff against Lydia Ko, then captured the 2022 Amundi Evian Championship by one stroke.
- 14 LPGA Tour wins
- 2 major championships
- 88 career LPGA top-10 finishes
- Career earnings above $16 million
PLAYING STYLE
Power with a fearless mindset
Henderson has traditionally stood out for her aggressive driving, confident approach play and willingness to attack difficult shots. Her competitive edge is especially visible when she is chasing a title late on Sunday.
- Strong tee-shot distance
- Aggressive scoring mentality
- Reliable major-championship record
- Fast, decisive playing rhythm
BREAKTHROUGH
She became a star very young
Henderson turned professional in December 2014 after a standout amateur career. In 2015, she won on the Epson Tour and claimed her first LPGA title at the Portland Classic as a qualifier.
- World No. 1 amateur in 2014
- Turned professional at 17
- First LPGA win in 2015
- Youngest winner of the 2016 Women’s PGA Championship
CANADA
A national sports icon
Henderson won the 2018 CPKC Women’s Open, becoming the first Canadian woman to win Canada’s national championship since 1973. She remains Canada’s winningest professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.
- 2018 CPKC Women’s Open champion
- 2016, 2020 and 2024 Olympian
- Rio 2016: tied seventh
- Only Canadian golfer with multiple women’s major titles
EQUIPMENT
A long-term TaylorMade player
Henderson’s current equipment setup is associated with TaylorMade, but professional configurations can change from week to week. Her official equipment information is the best reference for an exact current bag.
- TaylorMade driver and woods
- TaylorMade irons and wedges
- TaylorMade Spider putter family
- TaylorMade TP5 golf ball
PERSONAL STORY
Golf has always been a family sport
Henderson began playing at age three because she wanted to join her father and older sister, Brittany, on the course. Brittany later became a central part of her professional team as her caddie and coach.
- Born September 10, 1997
- Hometown: Smiths Falls, Ontario
- Started golf at age three
- Also played travel hockey as a goalie
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
First professional-event win
Won a Canadian Women’s Tour event at age 14.
Top amateur in the world
Became the first Canadian ranked No. 1 in the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking.
LPGA breakthrough
Won the Four Winds Invitational and Portland Classic.
First major championship
Defeated Lydia Ko in a playoff at the Women’s PGA Championship.
Canadian Open champion
Won the CPKC Women’s Open on home soil.
Second major title
Won the Amundi Evian Championship in France.
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Why this profile is worth exploring
Henderson is more than a Canadian success story: she is a proven big-event player whose power and composure make her dangerous whenever a tournament becomes a shootout.