Brooke Henderson Leads CPKC Women’s Open
- Canadian star Brooke Henderson is tied for the lead at the CPKC Women's Open after a impressive eagle on the 17th hole propelled her to a 6-under 65...
- Brooke Henderson electrified the crowd at the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ontario, with a remarkable eagle on the par-4 17th hole.
- Henderson's scorecard included six birdies and two bogeys alongside the eagle, navigating the breezy and cloudy conditions effectively.This performance builds on her previous success at the event,having won...
Brooke henderson in Contention at CPKC Women’s Open After Stunning Eagle
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Canadian star Brooke Henderson is tied for the lead at the CPKC Women’s Open after a impressive eagle on the 17th hole propelled her to a 6-under 65 in the third round. She shares the lead with Minjee Lee heading into Sunday’s final round.
What Happened on Saturday?
Brooke Henderson electrified the crowd at the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ontario, with a remarkable eagle on the par-4 17th hole. She holed out from a greenside bunker, sending her large, supportive gallery into a frenzy. This pivotal shot was a key moment in her round of 6-under 65, placing her in a tie for the lead at 14-under par with Minjee Lee.
Henderson’s scorecard included six birdies and two bogeys alongside the eagle, navigating the breezy and cloudy conditions effectively.This performance builds on her previous success at the event,having won the championship in 2018 at Wascana Golf Club in Saskatchewan.
Key Stats and Standings
Here’s a look at the top of the leaderboard after the third round:
| Rank | Player | Score | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooke Henderson | -14 | Canada |
| 1 | Minjee Lee | -14 | Australia |
| 3 | Xiyu Lin | -13 | China |
| 4 | Atthaya Thitikul | -12 | Thailand |
Source: LPGA Official Leaderboard
Henderson’s Reflections on the Round
Henderson expressed confidence leading up to the shot on the 17th. “Before I got into the bunker I was thinking, `I can make this. It’s very makable,”‘ she said.She credited her tee shot placement and a soft touch with the bunker shot for the accomplished outcome. “I knew I had to hit it soft because it was realy fast. It was nice to land it right where I wanted to and see it go in.”
The CPKC Women’s open holds a special place for Henderson, who emphasized the lessons she’s learned throughout her years competing in the tournament. “It’s always been a really special week,” Henderson stated. “I feel like I’ve learned so much every single year playing in it. I was just trying to lean back on some times when I’ve had a lot of success here,what I did and the mentality I had going into it.”
what’s at Stake?
For Henderson, a win at the CPKC Women’s Open would be her 14th LPGA Tour title and her first since january 2023. It would also be a important victory on home soil, adding to her already impressive legacy in Canadian golf. Lee, a major champion, is also seeking a significant win to bolster her position in the world rankings.