Brooke Henderson Bio
Brooke Mackenzie Henderson is a Canadian professional golfer on the LPGA Tour, widely recognized as one of the most accomplished female players in Canadian sports history. Born on 10 September 1997 in Smiths Falls, Ontario, she turned professional in late 2014 and quickly established herself as a top-tier competitor. As of 2025, she has recorded 14 LPGA Tour victories, including two major championships, and holds the record for the most wins by a Canadian golfer on major professional tours.
Henderson has earned the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award as the Canadian Press Female Athlete of the Year three times, in 2015, 2017, and 2018. She was also honored with the LPGA Tour’s Founders Award in 2019, voted on by fellow players. She is represented by IMG and maintains a sponsorship portfolio that includes Royal Bank of Canada, Rolex, TaylorMade, BMW, and Skechers Performance. She resides in Naples, Florida, and is a touring professional at Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club.
Early Life and Background
Brooke Mackenzie Henderson was raised in Smiths Falls, Ontario, a small town situated along the Rideau Canal. She is the daughter of Dave and Darlene Henderson, and grew up alongside her older sister, Brittany Henderson, who would later become her caddie on the LPGA Tour. Henderson first learned the game of golf at the nearby Rideau Lakes Golf and Country Club, where her parents were active members. The family environment was deeply rooted in the sport, and Henderson’s early interest was shaped significantly by watching her sister compete.
Brittany Henderson, who is seven years older, played as a professional golfer and served as a role model for her younger sister. Throughout Brooke’s professional career, her father Dave has served as her coach, while Brittany has continued to caddie for her. Henderson attended the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute, completing her high school education in 2014 before choosing to forgo a college golf scholarship at the University of Florida to turn professional.
Path to Professional Golf
Henderson’s rise through amateur golf was swift and dominant. In 2013, she won the Canadian Women’s Amateur, and the following year she finished as the runner-up at the 2014 U.S. Women’s Amateur. While still an amateur, she captured three titles on the CN Canadian Women’s Tour and tied for tenth place at the U.S. Women’s Open at just 16 years old. She reached the No. 1 spot in the Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking before deciding to turn professional in December 2014.
Her request for an age waiver to compete at LPGA Tour qualifying school was denied, so at age 17 she had to play her way into LPGA Tour events through Monday qualifiers and sponsor exemptions. She earned a Symetra Tour card by winning her first professional event, the Four Winds Invitational in Indiana, in June 2015. That breakthrough opened the door to her first full-time opportunity on the LPGA Tour, where she would soon announce herself as a future star of the game.
Brooke Henderson Career
Early Career (2014–2015)
Henderson began her professional journey in late 2014, but it was the 2015 season that introduced her to the broader golfing public. In April 2015, she set a tournament 36-hole scoring record at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic at Lake Merced Golf Club, finishing third overall. She then tied for fifth at the U.S. Women’s Open in July, cementing her reputation as a rising talent. In August 2015, Henderson Monday-qualified for the Cambia Portland Classic and won the event by eight strokes, becoming the youngest Canadian to win on the LPGA Tour and only the second Monday qualifier to capture a tour title since 2000.
Her victory in Portland also made her the first Canadian to win on the LPGA Tour since Lorie Kane in 2001, and it granted her immediate LPGA Tour membership. These early results gave her the platform and confidence to compete consistently at the highest level of women’s golf.
LPGA Tour Breakthrough (2016–2017)
In June 2016, Henderson captured her first major championship at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, held at Sahalee Country Club near Seattle. A final-round 65 forced a playoff with world No. 1 Lydia Ko, which Henderson won with a birdie on the first extra hole. At age 18, she became the youngest winner of that major and the second-youngest in any women’s major, and the first Canadian woman to win a major in 48 years. The victory moved her from fourth to second in the Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Later in 2016, she successfully defended her title at the Cambia Portland Classic, joining Sandra Post and Lorie Kane as the only Canadians to win multiple LPGA events in the same season. She also represented Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, placing seventh in the women’s individual competition. In 2017, Henderson added the Meijer LPGA Classic in June and the McKayson New Zealand Women’s Open in October, the latter being her first LPGA victory outside North America.
Sustained Success (2018–2019)
The 2018 season produced two of the most meaningful victories of Henderson’s career. In April, she won the Lotte Championship, her sixth LPGA Tour title, and in August she became the first Canadian in 45 years to win the Canadian Women’s Open, defeating the field at Wascana Country Club in Regina, Saskatchewan. That feat had not been accomplished since Jocelyne Bourassa in 1973. She finished second in the 2018 Race to the CME Globe, earning a $150,000 bonus, and won the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award for the third time.
In 2019, Henderson defended her Lotte Championship title in Hawaii for her eighth LPGA victory, tying the all-time Canadian record held by Sandra Post, Mike Weir, and George Knudson. A few months later, she captured the Meijer LPGA Classic for the second time, claiming her ninth LPGA title and surpassing her Canadian predecessors to become the most successful Canadian golfer in major-tour history. She was also named the recipient of the LPGA Founders Award that November.
Continued Excellence (2021–2023)
After the disruptions of 2020, Henderson returned to the winner’s circle in April 2021 with a victory at the Hugel-Air Premia LA Open, her 10th LPGA Tour title. In June 2022, she added an 11th win at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, defeating Lindsey Weaver-Wright in a playoff. Later that summer, she captured her second career major championship at the 2022 Evian Championship in France, becoming the first player in LPGA history to begin a major with two consecutive rounds of 64 or lower.
She opened 2023 by winning the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, leading from start to finish for her 13th career LPGA victory. She followed that with a runner-up finish at the 2023 Evian Championship, finishing behind Céline Boutier.
2025 Season
On 24 August 2025, Henderson won her second Canadian Women’s Open title at the Mississaugua Golf & Country Club near Toronto, Ontario, edging out Minjee Lee by a single stroke in a tense final-round duel. The victory marked her 14th LPGA Tour title and reaffirmed her status as the most successful Canadian golfer in major-tour history.
Driving Style and Strengths
Henderson is known for her aggressive ball-striking and confidence with the driver, allowing her to attack longer par-4s and par-5s effectively. Her calm demeanor and competitive focus have been defining characteristics throughout her career, and her long-standing partnership with her father Dave as coach and her sister Brittany on the bag has provided continuity in her strategic approach. She has consistently excelled on scoring-friendly setups, where her length off the tee and aggressive iron play give her an edge over the field.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among Henderson’s signature achievements are her two major victories at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2016 and the Evian Championship in 2022, as well as her historic Canadian Women’s Open wins in 2018 and 2025. She set a tournament 36-hole scoring record at the 2015 Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic, and her 14 LPGA Tour victories make her the winningest Canadian golfer in history on major professional tours.
Brooke Henderson Career Wins
Brooke Mackenzie Henderson has compiled 14 LPGA Tour victories and one Symetra Tour win since turning professional in late 2014. Her wins span North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting a global competitive presence. She is the only Canadian golfer, male or female, to reach double-digit victories on a major professional tour, and she is a two-time major champion.
LPGA Tour Highlights
Henderson’s first LPGA Tour win came at the 2015 Cambia Portland Classic, where she triumphed by eight shots as a Monday qualifier. Her first major arrived in 2016 at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and her most recent victory came at the 2025 Canadian Women’s Open. She has won multiple times at the Cambia Portland Classic, the Lotte Championship, and the Meijer LPGA Classic, and she captured the 2022 Evian Championship for her second major title.
Other Wins and Performances
In addition to her LPGA Tour wins, Henderson captured one title on the Symetra Tour, the Four Winds Invitational in 2015. As an amateur, she won three events on the CN Canadian Women’s Tour, the 2013 Canadian Women’s Amateur, and earned a runner-up finish at the 2014 U.S. Women’s Amateur. She has also represented Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics, placing seventh in the women’s individual event.
Brooke Henderson Family
Family Background and Golf Lineage
Henderson comes from a tight-knit, golf-oriented family from Smiths Falls, Ontario. Her father, Dave Henderson, has served as her coach throughout her professional career, while her older sister, Brittany Henderson, a former professional golfer, has been her caddie. Her mother, Darlene Henderson, has been a constant source of support. The family connection to the sport, particularly through Brittany’s early career, played a significant role in shaping Brooke’s path to professional golf.
Personal Life
Brooke Mackenzie Henderson maintains her residence in Naples, Florida, and is a touring professional at Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club. She has kept her personal relationships largely private, focusing public attention on her competitive career and family connections. She is active on social media and remains a prominent ambassador for golf in Canada.
2025 Season Performance
Brooke Mackenzie Henderson’s 2025 season has been highlighted by her second career Canadian Women’s Open title, secured on 24 August at the Mississaugua Golf & Country Club near Toronto. Her one-stroke victory over Minjee Lee in the final round provided another memorable chapter in her long-standing relationship with her home national championship. The win pushed her career total to 14 LPGA Tour victories, further distancing her from all other Canadian golfers in major-tour history.
Throughout the 2025 campaign, Henderson has continued her long-standing partnership with her father Dave Henderson as coach and her sister Brittany on the bag. The continuity of that team structure has been a hallmark of her career. With several events remaining on the LPGA Tour calendar and a strong performance at the Canadian Women’s Open, Henderson remains a leading contender in the season’s Race to the CME Globe standings.