The CPKC Women's Open brought thrills, chills, and some impressive golf – especially from Canadian favorite, Brooke Henderson!
The 2024 CPKC Women's Open kicked off with a bang at Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, where Canadian sensation Brooke Henderson showed her tenacity on the course with an even-par 72. Mixing two birdies and two bogeys in her opening round, Henderson remains firmly in the hunt among a packed field. As the crowd rallied behind the Smiths Falls native, they were treated to her trademark grit and determination, which has made her a beloved figure in Canadian golf. Fans were left eager for what the rest of the tournament would unveil as she aims to win on home soil once again.
Leading the pack early was American Lauren Coughlin, who has been hot on the heels of her first LPGA Tour victory. The 31-year-old former University of Virginia standout opened her round with some finesse, sinking five birdies and managing to keep her momentum thanks to a steadfast caddie, Terry McNamara. Coughlin, who started her round on the 11th hole, showcased exceptional skill on the challenging par-72 course, illustrating why she’s a contender not to be underestimated this weekend.
Meanwhile, other competitors like Hannah Green kept the excitement alive, battling through their respective rounds even when faced with less-than-perfect conditions. Green, a five-time LPGA Tour winner, demonstrated resilience as she noted that her game wasn’t quite at its best, yet she managed to hang tough. This encapsulates the spirit of competitive golf where perseverance often becomes just as crucial as skill, particularly in an event with such high stakes and talented players.
As the tournament progresses, golf enthusiasts are already buzzing about the implications of this year's CPKC Women's Open. With each day offering unpredictable outcomes and the potential for record-breaking scores, everyone is on the edge of their seats. Can Brooke Henderson pull off an incredible comeback? Will Lauren Coughlin finally grasp that elusive first Tour title? Tune in all weekend to see who emerges the champion in this spectacular showdown!
Did you know that the CPKC Women's Open is one of the longest-running tournaments on the LPGA Tour, dating back to 1973? It has a rich history of showcasing not only Canadian talent but also international superstars. Additionally, if Henderson wins, she would join an exclusive club—only a handful of players have secured victories in their home country’s major tournament. The stakes are high, and the excitement is palpable!
Canadian fan fave Brooke Henderson mixed two birdies and two bogeys in Thursday's first round of the 2024 CPKC Women's Open at Earl Grey.
American Lauren Coughlin credits her caddie, Terry McNamara, with helping keep her head in the game during the opening round of the 2024 CPKC Women's Open ...
Lauren Coughlin began her opening round on the 11th hole Thursday, as is the case at the Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, where the 10th hole is a trek from ...
Just a couple of weeks ago, Lauren Coughlin once again came oh-so-close to capturing her first LPGA Tour victory and her first major title at The Amundi ...
CALGARY - American Lauren Coughlin credits her caddie, Terry McNamara, with helping keep her head in the game ...
Canadian Brooke Henderson finished her opening round of the CPKC Women's Open at 72-even from Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary.
Brooke Henderson, of Smiths Falls, Ont., also credited her caddie — her older sister, Brittany — for helping her bounce back to shoot an even-par 70 after ...
Winless on the LPGA Tour, the 31-year-old former University of Virginia player is coming off a fourth-place finish two weeks ago in France in the major Evian ...
Coughlin went on to birdie five of nine holes on the front side of Earl Grey Golf Club's challenging par-72, 6,856-yard course. She then drained a five-foot par ...
Hannah Green didn't feel like she had her best stuff on day one of the CPKC Women's Open, but the five-time LPGA Tour winner hung tough in Calgary, Alberta, ...
The 2024 CPKC Women's Open is underway at Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and this year's purse has a slight increase in payout.
American Lauren Coughlin is having the best season of her LPGA Tour career. So far this year, she has earned four top-10 finishes, including career-best ...
CALGARY - American Lauren Coughlin credits her caddie, Terry McNamara, with helping keep her head in the game ...
Fellow American Jennifer Kupcho was a stroke back with Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand and Australians Minjee Lee and Hannah Green. Coughlin opened the round that ...
Ariya Jutanugarn, who topped the leaderboard when the LPGA Tour stopped in Calgary in 2016, is once again in contention at Earl Grey.