USGA and LPGA update gender policies to restrict competition to those assigned female at birth or who transitioned pre-puberty.

The USGA and LPGA have updated their gender policies, effective in 2025, to require players to be assigned female at birth or transition before male puberty to compete. This change follows a year of research and aims to ensure fairness in women's golf, as male puberty is believed to provide a competitive advantage. The policies apply to LPGA Tour, Epson Tour, and Ladies European Tour, among others.

December 04, 2024
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