The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) have introduced new gender policies that restrict eligibility for women’s competitions. The updated guidelines mandate that players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned before reaching male puberty. This policy change has sparked significant backlash, particularly from transgender athletes like Hailey Davidson, who has publicly criticized the LPGA for barring her and other transgender golfers from competing. Some professional women golfers have expressed support for the changes, arguing they restore fairness in the sport. The LPGA’s decision comes amidst calls from female golfers for stricter regulations against male-born players in women’s events, igniting a heated debate about inclusion and fairness in competitive golf.