Brooke Henderson wins her first Cambia Portland Classic title, counting for the LPGA Tour
The 17-year-old Canadian flew over the competition (-21), winning with style and 8 strokes ahead of her first pursuers.

Brooke Henderson wins her first Cambia Portland Classic title

Great selfie by Brooke Henderson winning her first LPGA title at the Cambia Portland Classic

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Turned pro last December, after having suffered a first refusal from the LPGA, by dint of arguments and a first LPGA title in her pocket, the young Canadian ended up convincing the commissioner of the Tour, Michael Whan, so that she obtained the precious sesame, the exemption for past pro before coming of age. Two days after her first victory, the young girl finally received the precious LPGA membership card.

"After reviewing Brooke Henderson's request, I immediately granted her membership in the LPGA circuit, Commissioner Whan said in a statement. Brooke fully earned her card and we are happy to see her join the circuit and our family. ”

"It's a chance that few people get", the 17-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., recalled on Tuesday before playing her reconnaissance lap and winning her first title. "I can now start living my dream."

Surprising Henderson!

Since Henderson has never ceased to surprise, taking the tournament record with an incredible -21, the favorites could not help relegating their first pursuers to 8 strokes. Already winner on the Symtra Tour last June at the Four Winds Invitational and author of two top 5s at the PGA Championship and the gold of the US Open, Brooke Henderson imposed herself with panache before her majority for her first title on the LPGA circuit only two other players have matched her performance: Lexi Thompson and Lydia Ko. "I have big dreams, big goals, she said. I am still very far from where I want to be. It's still great to know that I can face the best in the world. If I can keep improving every day, I hope to do great things. ” "It seems a bit unreal, said Henderson. The last few days have been amazing. I will continue to focus on my game and do what I have always done. Knowing that I can play every week and have full status for at least a year is very exciting. I'm playing very well now and I hope to continue this momentum. "

French side Joanna Klatten finished in a solid 13th place (-9), her best ranking this season and Karine Icher, will finish 27th at (-7).

In Brooke Henderson's bag