Hailey Davidson, a transgender golfer, attempted to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open this week, and it sparked fury and backlash on social media.
Hailey Davidson was named the first alternate on Monday after finishing third in U.S. Women’s Open qualifying behind Amelie Zalsman and Pimpisa Sisutham at Bradenton Country Club in Florida. Davidson’s attempt to qualify for the women’s major as a transgender female sparked outrage on social media, leading to blowback from LPGA golfer Dana Fall and others. Fall responded to a post from the Independent Council on Women’s Sports.
’m not sure what the The U.S. Open is anymore because I don’t understand what a women is anymore,' Fall wrote on X, tagging the United States Golf Association and its CEO Michael Whan. Carilyn Johnson, who competed on the U.S. National 24 Hour running team, fired a shot at the USGA as well. '@USGA saying ‘If men can’t win in the male category, we support them playing in the women’s category where they have a better shot, because men should never have to accept defeat. Ever,’' Johnson wrote.
The organization has a gender policy. Golfers who transition from male to female can compete in women’s events under certain conditions. 'The player has declared that her gender identity is female. Such declaration cannot be changed, for sporting purposes, for a minimum of four years. 'The player must have undergone gender reassignment surgery prior to the entry deadline for that specific Championship.
Davidson competed on the NXXT Women’s Pro Tour but stopped competing after the organization updated its gender policy. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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