Lexi, Henderson roll into Women’s PGA with eye on No. 1

CHASKA, Minn. – Brooke Henderson and Lexi Thompson couldn’t get hotter at a better time.

With three major championships over the next seven weeks, they’ll be looking to make the most of their winning form. They each have a chance this week to reach No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Rankings for the first time.

Henderson won the Meijer Classic last week, Thompson the ShopRite Classic two weeks ago.

Ladbrokes makes Henderson the co-favorite to win the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with Jeongeun Lee6 at 11/1 odds, with Thompson at 12/1 odds.

With two victories and a second-place finish in her last seven starts, Henderson has climbed to world No. 5. There’s a load of world ranking points up for…