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Transgender Golfer Sues Over Women's Open Eligibility Policy

3/21/2026

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Hailey Davidson, a transgender woman, sued the USGA and LPGA over a 2024 policy barring her from a U.S. Women's Open qualifier.
The policy requires players to be assigned female at birth or to have transitioned before male puberty.
Davidson transitioned after puberty and previously competed under different rules.
The LPGA will allow the legal process and says the policy protects competitive integrity.

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Story summary

Hailey Davidson, a transgender woman, sued the USGA and LPGA over a 2024 policy barring her from a U.S. Women's Open qualifier.
The policy requires players to be assigned female at birth or to have transitioned before male puberty.
Davidson transitioned after puberty and previously competed under different rules.
The LPGA will allow the legal process and says the policy protects competitive integrity.