LPGA updates policy on transgender women golfers
An LPGA policy change means transgender women who have gone through male puberty will not be allowed to compete on leading women's golf tours from next year.
LPGA and USGA announce new eligibility rules for transgender golfers
Two national golf associations announced new gender eligibility policies Wednesday that bar transgender women who have gone through male puberty from participating in elite women’s competitions.
Golf bans male-born players from women’s events after transgender controversy
The major powers in female professional golf have changed their transgender policies to ban male-born players from their competitions after Hailey Davidson came within one shot of qualifying for the US Women’s Open in June.
LPGA and USGA Update Gender Policies, Affecting Transgender Golfers
The USGA and LPGA have announced a new gender policy, which will affect transgender golfers. Starting in 2025, the USGA is implementing the Competitive Fairnes
LPGA, USGA announce changes in gender policies that ban Hailey Davidson
Hailey Davidson, a transgender athlete who competed in the second stage of LPGA Qualifying in October, fell short of an LPGA card but did earn limited Epson Tour status for 2025. She became the second transgender golfer to earn status on the developmental circuit.
USGA and LPGA to require female at birth or changing gender before puberty under new policies
The LPGA and the USGA have updated their gender policies that will require players to be assigned female at birth or to have transitioned to female before going through male puberty
LPGA, USGA update gender role policies for competition eligibility set to take effect in 2025 season
The LPGA and USGA both released statements Wednesday updating their gender policies for competition eligibility set to take effect in 2025. Under the new guidelines, eligible athletes for LPGA and USGA women's competitions must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female prior to going through male puberty.
LPGA, USGA gender policy updates include female-at-birth clause
Players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to compete in LPGA tournaments or the eight USGA championships for females under new gender policies published Wednesday.
LPGA, USGA alter gender policies, barring players assigned male at birth
The USGA and LPGA announced updates to their respective gender policies Wednesday, with new restrictions on transgender golfers. The post LPGA, USGA alter gender policies, barring players assigned male at birth appeared first on Golf.
USGA and LPGA change gender participation rules regarding transgender golfers
The USGA and LPGA have announced major changes to their gender participation rules ahead of the new season following a lengthy review. Previously, transgender females were allowed to compete in USGA and LPGA-sanctioned events providing they had undergone the necessary gender reassignment.
LPGA, USGA update gender policy for competition eligibility
The LPGA and USGA announced a change to their gender policies on Wednesday that prohibits players who have been through male puberty from competing as a female.
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