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Brooke Henderson Engaged to Pitcher Ricky Castro

Published 21 July 2026

Canadian professional golfer Brooke Henderson is engaged to minor league baseball pitcher Ricky Castro, the couple announced over the weekend. The news follows a string of strong performances by Henderson on the LPGA Tour, including a second-place finish at a major championship just days ago.

Henderson, 27, and Castro, 26, revealed their engagement in a joint Instagram post. Castro shared an emotional message, writing, "God is so good for giving us each other!" The announcement came shortly after Henderson concluded play at the Amundi Evian Championship in France, where she finished as runner-up on July 19.

The engagement caps an outstanding stretch for Henderson, who has recorded top-three finishes in two of the last three LPGA major championships. She tied for third at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in June before her second-place result at the Evian Championship. During the latter tournament, Henderson set an LPGA major championship record by making six eagles, a feat that included three during the final round. She ultimately lost in a playoff to South Korea's Haeran Ryu.

Henderson has built one of the most decorated careers in Canadian golf history. Since turning...

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