New LPGA and USGA policies prohibit golfers who were assigned as male at birth and did not transition to female before starting puberty from competing in elite events.
Hailey Davidson is a transgender women's golfer who recently competed in the LPGA's qualifying series and earned a partial spot on the 2025 Epson Tour. She also came a stroke away from qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open. She won't be eligible for any of those events starting next year.
CEO Mike Whan said in a statement that the organization has 'made changes to our eligibility criteria that reflects current scientific data and strives to maintain competitive integrity. Our updated policy reflects a thoughtful and thorough process during which the USGA consulted with leading medical professionals from around the world.
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