'This is plain wrong': Outrage as transgender golfer bids to become first Ladies Professional Golf Association title card holder, with tennis star Andy Murray's mom Judy among those condemning her

Daily Mail UK ^ | August 21, 2022 | Ronny Reyes

[Morgana]

A golfer who is bidding to become the first transgender woman to earn a Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour card has sparked outrage online.

Hailey Davidson, 29, had a strong finish in the first two rounds of the first stage of the LPGA and Epson Tour Qualifying School in Palm Springs this week.

But after DailyMail.com and other outlets reported on her efforts Friday, many questioned whether Davidson's inclusion was fair.

That is because athletes who undergo male puberty before transitioning are widely-believed to retain strength advantages - including how far they can hit a golf ball.

The mother of Wimbledon champion tennis star Andy Murray, Judy Murray, said that Davidson's position was completely unfair on other biological women.

'Not fair at all. Protect women's sport. Listen to the facts, the scientists and the medics. This is wrong,' she tweeted.

Murray was one of a number of users on social media commenting on the fact may well earn her PGA tour card.

According to the LPGA's rules, any player who shoots under 88 after all three rounds will earn a 2023 Epson Tour Status, the official qualifying tour for the LPGA.

Davidson, a Scotland native who lives in Florida, shot a 70 in the first round at the Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert California, on Thursday, and hit a 76 during the second round on Friday, Fox News reported.

The score saw her beat much of her competition in the first two qualifying rounds.

LPGA has allowed trans athletes for over a decade, as long as they have undergone hormone treatment and gender reassignment surgery - as Davidson has.

[Bob434]

no need to- we know everything- just ask us :)

[Varda]

Somebody is pulling your leg.

[Nifster]

He’s not that pretty