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Golf Bodies to Require Female at Birth or Early Transition for Competition

The article discusses a new policy by golf's governing bodies, the R&A and USGA, which mandates that transgender women must have transitioned before puberty or before the age of 12 to be eligible to compete in women's golf events. This decision aims to maintain fairness in competition by ensuring that participants do not have the physical advantages typically associated with male puberty. The policy has stirred controversy, with critics arguing it could be discriminatory and might not align with broader inclusivity efforts in sports. The R&A and USGA's stance reflects a growing trend in sports to address the complexities of transgender participation, balancing competitive equity with inclusivity.

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