Anna Huang on the upswing heading into CPKC Women’s Open in Edmonton

Anna Huang's CPKC Women's Open triumph last year marked a pivotal moment in her golf career. Initially, she struggled, missing the cut during her debut as a 16-year-old. Frustrated, Huang focused on improving her putting with the help of her caddie and coach Sean Burke. Following this dedicated practice, Huang successfully claimed two consecutive tournaments on the Ladies European Tour.

She also claimed victory in Morocco in May, and at the PIF London Championship in August, Huang became the youngest player at 17 years, 9 months, and 10 days to win four LET titles. This performance propelled her to the top of the world's golfing scene.

Returning to the CPKC Women's Open this year, Huang carries an increased confidence in her game. Last year, Huang entered the Canadian Open without any wins under her belt as a rookie. This year, however, Huang boasts six majors on her resume and has competed in numerous LPGA events, providing her with valuable experience. The event will take place at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club, where Ko claimed her amateur victory in 2013.

Huang's rise has been accompanied by a wave of young Canadian golf talents, including Aphrodite Deng and Clairey Lin. Deng, at 15, was the low amateur in last year's event, while Lin has secured two consecutive U.S. Girls' Junior Championships. Both Huang and Deng received sponsor exemptions into the CPKC Women's Open, alongside 16-year-old Clairey Lin, who is also set to defend her title in the Mizuho Americas Open and tied for 17th in the U.S. Women's Open.