CHASKA, Minn. — For nearly every significant moment of Brooke Henderson’s professional career, her sister Brittany has been there. In her first victory as a pro, Brooke beat Brittany by one. When Brittany received a sponsor’s exemption into the Cambia Portland Classic, Brooke Monday qualified and then won it (by eight). And a year later when Brooke won her first major **** le, Brittany was carrying her bag as caddie. (We’ll get back to the importance of that moment soon.)
Now, after her third-place finish at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Henderson’s best major finish in a decade? Yeah, her sister definitely played a part in that, too. Even though she never set foot on property.
Let us explain.
The Henderson girls grew up outside of Ottawa and quickly became golf stars. They both played on Golf Canada’s junior national team, and Brittany, who is six years older, played at Coastal Carolina. After a decorated amateur career, Brooke turned pro and lived up to all the lofty expectations, and with Brittany by her side. Her older sister has been on the bag as caddie for 13 of Brooke’s 14 wins (including both major **** les).
But Brittany last caddied at the Tournament of Champions in January before stepping away. She and her husband, Zach Sepanik, were expecting a daughter this summer.