Post the $2.5m Event, Brooke Henderson Is Still Happy Despite Her Colossal Failure to Capitalize on The Home Advantage

Brooke Henderson had an exciting weekend in Canada at the CPKC Women’s Open. Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club witnessed her terrific play, and fans supported her throughout. Henderson enjoyed the game because her fans enjoyed themselves.

Henderson came to Vancouver for her 14th LPGA title, but lost the game to Megan Khang. However, that did not stop her from celebrating Khang’s first win. In an interview, she shares what playing at the Women’s Open was like.

The fans don’t care; Brooke Henderson will be their favorite

At every hole in the course, cheers and applause followed Henderson. She carded a 4-under 68, improving her overall score at the Women’s Open to 2 under. And felt disappointed about not being in contention in her home ground, but her supporters raised her morale.

Brooke expressed the same when the interviewer asked her if people coming to watch her were a motivation for Henderson to play, even when not in contention. And she said it was essential for her to have a good day on Sunday. She wanted to play a bit more freely and score some birdies.

“Yeah, it was really exciting that stretch, 7, 8, 9 where I really had things going and the crowd was excited. I really enjoyed that a lot. It was a lot of great momentum, and even though I wasn’t in contention on the weekend, the crowds out here were amazing. Just felt really nice to have their support.”

Playing at home was special for Henderson. She finished the game with 75-68-75-68. That is why when the reporter asked if leaving the field for another 365 days feels like Christmas ending, she agreed. But Brooke also said she is going to breathe and relax and prepare for next year. She also mentioned appreciating the CPKC Women’s Open contributing to charity.

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CPKC Women’s Open raises help for the cause

Huge crowds at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club aided the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). The performances and audience raised nearly $3.5 million for children’s heart health. And $2.9 million went to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. In addition, $580,000 helped the Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Foundation.

As per the CPKC President and CEO, Keith Creel informed that they raised the biggest amount ever this year, thanks to the sponsorships. And it is to aid the children’s heart health. Megan Khang took home $3.50,000 as a winner’s payout out of the $2.5 Millon purse. It is also one of the largest amounts for a non-major player.

CPKC has community programmes that support heart health initiatives. Over the last decade, CPKC Has Heart, the title sponsor of the Women’s Open, has raised nearly $20 Million for children’s heart health.

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