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LPGA: Players must be assigned female at birth or transition before male puberty

LPGA: Players must be assigned female at birth or transition before male puberty


Published on 2024-12-05 00:05:19 - Terrence Williams, N@N
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  • The policies, which begin in 2025, follow more than a year of study involving medicine, science, sport physiology and gender policy law.

The LPGA has introduced a new policy that restricts eligibility to compete in its tournaments to players who were assigned female at birth or those who transitioned before male puberty. This decision, effective immediately, aims to maintain competitive fairness in women's golf. The policy has sparked a range of reactions within the golf community, with some players and advocates for transgender rights criticizing it as discriminatory, while others support it as a means to preserve the integrity of women's sports. The LPGA's move comes amidst broader discussions on transgender participation in sports, reflecting the ongoing debate about balancing inclusivity with competitive equity.

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