LPGA Faces Backlash Over Transgender Athlete Policy

Riley Gaines has supported a protest by over 275 female golfers against the LPGA's policy allowing transgender athletes like Hailey Davidson to compete in women's tournaments. The protest highlights concerns about fairness, arguing that transgender women have an unfair advantage, despite meeting LPGA's hormone and surgical requirements. The LPGA, which removed its 'female at birth' requirement in 2010, is facing pressure to revise its policy to maintain the integrity of women's golf. This controversy is part of a broader debate on transgender athletes in sports, with Gaines also supporting similar protests in other sports. Davidson, a transgender golfer who began her transition in 2015, has advanced to the second stage of LPGA qualifying, intensifying the debate. Gaines, an advocate for women's sports, has been vocal against the inclusion of transgender athletes, citing concerns about the impact on female athletes' opportunities.