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Henderson, dad think 17-year-old is ready for LPGA membership

HARRISON, N.Y. – Brooke Henderson is back on another leaderboard.

If not for a closing bogey Thursday at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Henderson would be tied for the first-round lead in the second major championship of the year. Instead, the 17-year-old Canadian’s 6-under-par 67 left her a shot behind Jenny Shin.

Dave Henderson, Brooke’s father, toted his daughter’s bag as caddie. He saw her do a lot more than dissect yet another difficult course with the savvy of a seasoned veteran. He saw more evidence she has already proven herself worthy of LPGA membership.