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Brooke Henderson Wins CPKC Women’s Open to End Two-Year Drought

The home triumph propels her up the Race to the CME standings, underscoring a strong week for Canadian prospects.

Overview

  • Henderson closed at 15-under 269 to beat Minjee Lee by one stroke after playing her final six holes in 3-under at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club.
  • The victory is her 14th LPGA title and second Canadian national championship, adding to her 2018 win.
  • She earned $412,500 from the $2.75 million purse and is projected to climb to about 26th in the season points race, boosting her outlook for the International Crown and CME finale.
  • Fifteen-year-old Aphrodite Deng finished as low amateur at 4-under, tied for 20th, after a closing 73.
  • Epson Tour rookie Monet Chun capitalized on a late invitation, finishing tied for 36th at 2-under as big home crowds followed the leaders.