Canada's golf future is heading straight for the title at the CPKC Women's Open. This year's CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton showcases the true depth of Canada's talent pipeline. Not only is local favorite Brooke Henderson defending her 2025 title on the greens of Royal Mayfair, but the tournament also serves as the ultimate stage for an entire armada of rising stars ready to shake up women's golf. A total of 15 Canadians are teeing off – a clear signal that the next generation is making its mark.
Young Guns on the Course
Leading the charge is Brooke Henderson, who claimed the 2025 CPKC Women's Open title by one stroke over Minjee Lee, becoming the only Canadian to win the event twice. But attention is also turning to others who are making significant strides: Aphrodite Deng, who finished 20th as the top amateur in 2025, is back in the field. Clairey Lin triumphed this spring at the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship – only the second Canadian ever to do so. And Shauna Liu? She secured her third consecutive victory last week at the Canadian Junior Girls Championship.
The Phenomenon Anna Huang
But perhaps the most impressive story is that of Anna Huang. At just 17 years old, she has already secured four victories on the Ladies European Tour, making her the youngest player ever to achieve this. Just recently, on the course, she left none other than World No. 6 Charley Hull behind to clinch her second LET win of the season – she's performing exceptionally well! Lauren Kim and Vanessa Borovilos are also in the mix, both having claimed titles at NCAA Division I level.
The CPKC Women's Open, however, is not just a home game for the Canadian elite, but a true powerhouse event on the LPGA Tour. With a prize purse of $2.75 million at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, more than just honor is at stake. This tournament is also the last chance to qualify for the U.S. Solheim Cup, which further heightens the excitement.
