Brooke Henderson Debuts New Equipment, Ditching Glasses After Corrective Surgery
Brooke Henderson Debuts New Equipment, Ditching Glasses After Corrective Surgery
Brooke Henderson is turning the page to a new chapter in her golf career—and doing it with a fresh look and revitalized confidence. The 27-year-old Canadian star, one of the LPGA Tour’s most consistent performers over the past decade, has debuted both new gear and a new personal upgrade: she’s no longer wearing glasses, thanks to a successful corrective eye surgery completed late last year.
The equipment changes, revealed ahead of her summer stretch of tournaments, include the introduction of TaylorMade’s latest Qi35 driver and hybrid into her bag. Henderson, long known for her custom setups and strong driving game, said she felt the new clubs offered better control off the tee and more versatility on longer approaches. “I really liked how the ball was flying in testing,” she said. “It’s about feeling confident in every swing—and these clubs give me that edge.”
But perhaps the most striking change isn’t in her hands—it’s in her eyes. For years, fans have recognized Henderson’s signature eyeglasses on the course, but she quietly underwent corrective eye surgery in September 2024. Now relying on contact lenses during competition, Henderson says the change has significantly sharpened her ability to read greens and align putts, a crucial part of her game she’s been working hard to improve.
“I didn’t realize how much I was missing in terms of depth perception and detail,” she admitted. “Since the surgery, I feel a new level of focus and clarity—especially when it comes to putting and visualizing shots.”
The timing of these upgrades comes as Henderson looks to break a winless streak stretching back to 2023. Though she’s remained competitive with several top‑10 finishes, the former two-time major champion is aiming to return to the LPGA winner’s circle—and believes these adjustments could be the key.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as Henderson tees it up in the coming weeks, with her eyes set—literally and figuratively—on reclaiming her spot at the top of the leaderboard.
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