- Brooke Henderson Eyes International Crown After Early Success in Asia
Canadian golf sensation Brooke Henderson has kicked off her 2025 LPGA Tour campaign with a strong run of performances in Asia—fueling momentum as she sets her sights on one of the year’s premier team events: the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown.
With back-to-back top-five finishes in Singapore and Thailand and a resurgent confidence in her game, Henderson is emerging as a pivotal figure for Team Canada, which hopes to make a deep run in the prestigious biennial competition scheduled for September in South Korea.
> “Representing Canada is always a huge honor,” Henderson said after her final round in Bangkok. “The International Crown is such a special event, and to be in strong form heading into it—it’s extra motivating.”
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🔹 Building Momentum Abroad
Henderson’s early-season success has showcased a more aggressive and dialed-in version of the 13-time LPGA Tour winner. The switch to TaylorMade’s Qi35 driver and hybrid—as well as a move from glasses to contact lenses—has given her newfound consistency off the tee and sharper visual reads on the greens.
She’s averaged over 75% fairways hit and posted some of the lowest putting averages of her career through the Asian swing.
> “My game feels really connected right now,” Henderson said. “I’ve been able to play more freely, trust my reads, and stay mentally focused from the first round.”
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🔹 Why the International Crown Matters
Unlike traditional stroke-play events, the International Crown is a unique match-play format that pits eight top-ranked countries against each other, based on the performance of their best four female players. Canada is expected to qualify easily, thanks to Henderson’s ranking and support from players like Maude-Aimée Leblanc and Maddie Szeryk.
For Henderson, who has already represented Canada at two Olympics and multiple team events, the International Crown offers a different kind of thrill.
> “It’s not just about individual wins—it’s about playing for your flag, your teammates, and your country,” she said. “That’s a kind of pressure I love.”
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🔹 The Road Ahead
Before the Crown, Henderson will continue her tour schedule in the U.S. and Europe, with key stops including the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the Amundi Evian Championship. Her goal is clear: keep the momentum alive, sharpen her game in all areas, and arrive at the Crown in peak form.
> “Team Canada is going to be tough this year,” she added with a smile. “We’ve got depth, talent, and a lot of heart. I think we can really surprise some people.”
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🔹 A Leader On and Off the Course
As the face of Canadian golf, Henderson’s presence on the international stage is more than symbolic—it’s inspiring. Her continued excellence not only raises the bar for her teammates, but for fans across the country who follow her journey closely.
With her swing dialed in, her team behind her, and the maple leaf close to her heart, Brooke Henderson looks ready to lead Canada into International Crown contention—and perhaps, toward a historic win.
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