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Transgender Golfer Sues LPGA Over Exclusionary Policies

3/21/2026

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Hailey Davidson, a transgender golfer, filed a lawsuit against the LPGA and USGA.
The suit challenges policies that bar individuals who underwent male puberty from competing in women's events.
The rules set to take effect in 2025 are alleged to exclude her from a U.S. Women's Open qualifier.
The LPGA said it would let the legal process unfold and emphasized the integrity of women's golf.

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Hailey Davidson, a transgender golfer, filed a lawsuit against the LPGA and USGA.
The suit challenges policies that bar individuals who underwent male puberty from competing in women's events.
The rules set to take effect in 2025 are alleged to exclude her from a U.S. Women's Open qualifier.
The LPGA said it would let the legal process unfold and emphasized the integrity of women's golf.