Exciting times are ahead in the world of golf with the commencement of the Canadian Women’s Open in Edmonton, alongside the ongoing men’s FedEx Cup playoffs in St. Louis and the imminent conclusion of the rebel LIV league. Here’s a breakdown of the key events:
Canadian Women’s Open
The CPKC Women’s Open, previously known as the Canadian Women’s Open, is making a return to Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair after an absence since 2013. This tournament, valued at $2.75 million US ($412K for the winner), boasts the presence of six of the top 10 global golfers. Notably, Nelly Korda from the United States, the current world No. 1, will headline the event after securing victories in two major championships this season. However, notable absentees include Haeran Ryu from South Korea, ranked third globally, who also clinched two major titles; Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand in the second spot; and English players Lottie Woad and Charley Hull, ranked fifth and sixth, respectively.
New Zealand’s Lydia Ko, ranked 12th, eyes her fourth Canadian Open triumph, aiming to break records. Ko previously clinched a title at Royal Mayfair in 2013, defending her victory from the previous year in Vancouver when she was just 15. Since then, Ko has achieved remarkable success, including three majors and three consecutive Olympic medals, culminating in a gold medal in Paris 2024.
The crowd favorite, Brooke Henderson from Canada, returns to defend her title after claiming victory for the second time at last year’s event in Mississauga, Ont. With 14 LPGA Tour wins in her career, the 28-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., holds the record for the most wins by any Canadian on a major tour, including two major titles.
Canada’s top golfer is gearing up to defend her title this week at the Canadian Championship. Brooke Henderson, from Smiths Falls, will be competing in Edmonton, alongside top talent from around the world. Emma Weller has that story.
Ranked 11th globally, Brooke Henderson is eager to secure her first victory of 2026. Despite narrowly missing out on back-to-back majors last month, Henderson’s strong performances indicate she is a top contender in the upcoming event. Among the 14 Canadians competing this week are three promising teenagers.
Aphrodite Deng, a 16-year-old amateur, turned heads last year by leading in the opening round in Mississauga and finishing tied for 20th. Clairey Lin, another 16-year-old amateur, showcased her talent by winning the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship recently. Notably, Anna Huang, a 17-year-old from Vancouver, is making waves on the Ladies European Tour, becoming the youngest player to claim four career victories.
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