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Canadian teen Henderson granted LPGA Tour card

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Brooke Henderson of Canada kisses the trophy after her 21 strokes under par victory during the final round of the LPGA Cambia Portland Classic on August 16, 2015 in Portland, Oregon (AFP Photo/Jonathan Ferrey)

Los Angeles (AFP) - Canadian teenager Brooke Henderson was granted an LPGA Tour card on Tuesday following her stunning record victory in the Portland Classic.

The 17-year-old became only the third player in history to win an LPGA title before their 18th birthday on Sunday with a remarkable eight-stroke win in Portland.

LGPA commissioner Michael Whan said accepting Henderson's petition for LPGA Tour membership was a formality following the teenager's triumph.