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Professional women's golf organizations issue new guidelines for transgender athletes

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have introduced new guidelines for transgender athletes, aiming to ensure fairness and inclusivity in women's professional golf. These guidelines stipulate that transgender women must have completed their transition before the age of 12 or before the onset of puberty, whichever comes later, to be eligible to compete. This policy aligns with the broader trend in sports to address the participation of transgender athletes, focusing on maintaining competitive equity while promoting inclusiveness. The decision reflects ongoing discussions about the balance between inclusivity and competitive fairness in sports, particularly in light of physical advantages that might be retained from male puberty.

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