How Did Brooke Henderson Escape Golfer’s Worst Nightmare? Her Latest Surgery Explored
Brooke Henderson was only 17 when she first joined the LPGA Tour. Yet, she didn’t fail to impress during her rookie season, winning the 2015 Cambia Portland Classic. 10 years later, she has added 12 more titles to her name, including 2 major championships. Henderson has been incredibly consistent throughout her career, proving to be a threat to other LPGA Tour players every time she plays. But that was not the case in 2024.
The Canadian professional golfer had a difficult time on the Tour last year. Her best performance came at the Chevron Championship, where she finished at T3. She has evidently struggled throughout the season while dealing with a medical condition. But it seems that she won’t have to tackle the challenges anymore. At least that is what she said during a recent interview.
Is Brooke Henderson back to her best?
For those who aren’t aware, Brooke Henderson had major optical issues back in 2023. Prolonged exposure to sun and wind led to a bump in her eyes. She wore her glasses all year long, which partly impaired her vision on the course. Unfortunately, this made her start wearing spectacles.
Speaking to SportsNet, Henderson said, “The glasses always seemed to be in the way a little bit”. Henderson had to get a Pterygium surgery to remove the bump back in late 2024. That made her miss out on important events like Annika driven by Gainbridge at the Pelican. However, she has since recovered from her surgery and is getting back to the best version of herself. And now, the 27-year-old has shared a great update with everyone.
Brooke Henderson has now confirmed that she will be wearing contact lenses while on the course. Excited about the positive change in her life, the 13x LPGA Tour winner shared her hopes for the season. She said, “Now with them (glasses) off I feel much more free. I feel like maybe not right away, but I think over time it’ll definitely be better than wearing glasses.”
