A women’s pro golf league is making a change to its rules weeks after a man who claims to be a woman won a Florida tournament and inched closer to a spot on the LPGA qualifying tour.
Hailey Davidson, who played golf on a men’s team in college before identifying as a woman, will no longer be allowed to compete in NXXT Golf after the league revised its policies, The Daily Caller reported on Friday.
“Effective immediately, competitors must be a biological female at birth to participate,” NXXT said in a statement. “This decision underscores the organization’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of women’s professional golf and ensuring fair competition.”
NXXT Golf CEO Stuart McKinnon added that the move demonstrates the league’s “commitment” to protecting women’s sports.
“Our revised policy is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to celebrating and…
