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IRVING, Texas - Canadian Brooke Henderson played her way into the field for the US$1.3-million Volunteers of America North Texas Shootout golf tournament Tuesday.

The native of Smiths Falls, Ont., secured a spot in the LPGA Tour event with a birdie on the second playoff hole of the qualifier. Henderson, 17, carded a 1-under 70 despite having to come back Tuesday to finish her last five holes.

Heather Bowie Young won the qualifier by shooting a 68. Henderson finished tied for second with Nicole Jeray, Erica Popson and Portland Rosen, resulting in a playoff to decide the second qualifying spot. Henderson said she was surprised her score was enough to make the playoff.

"I thought I was out, so I was happy when I found out I had the chance.," she said.

The Volunteers of America North Texas Shootout begins Thursday at Las Colinas Country Club.

Henderson, in her first full season on the LPGA Tour, finished third Sunday in the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic to earn $132,721. It marked Henderson's second '15 event after she finished tied for 33rd in the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic on Feb. 8.

But playing in the Swinging Skirts event resulted in a whirlwind for the Canadian, whose flight to the qualifier from San Francisco was delayed until early Monday morning. And when Henderson finally landed in Texas, she went immediately to the course.

"I mean, it's cool, and it's all part of it, where I am this year, not really playing the Tour consistently, like a full schedule," she said. "I'm sort of all over and doing different things.

"Just the whole part of the experience, and I'm glad I was able to do both things."

Henderson opened the Swinging Skirts event impressively, with round of 70, 65 and 72 over the par-72, 6,507-yard Lake Merced Golf Club course. Her two-round 135 total was a tournament record but Henderson carded a final-round 2-over 74 on Sunday to settle for third.