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Brooke Henderson's Niece Born on Major Championship Day
26 Jun
Summary
- Brooke Henderson's sister welcomed a baby girl named Sahalee.
- The niece's name honors the course where Henderson won her first major.
- Henderson is competing in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
Brooke Henderson is experiencing a deeply meaningful start to the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Her sister, Brittany, welcomed a baby girl named Sahalee into the world early on Thursday. This choice of name resonates profoundly with the Henderson family, symbolizing 'high heavenly grounds' and recalling Brooke's triumph at Sahalee Country Club.
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Henderson's first major victory at Sahalee, where her sister Brittany served as her caddie. Henderson, who also won the Amundi Evian Championship in 2022, is competing this week with her cousin Ryan on the bag. She posted a strong opening round of three-under 69 at Hazeltine Golf Club in Minnesota.
Henderson expressed her delight, calling it a 'perfect start' to the week, coinciding with her niece's birth and the significant anniversary. The golfer hopes to maintain this positive momentum throughout the weekend, making for a potentially storybook Women's PGA Championship victory.
