Golfer Olivia Schmidt Calls for LPGA to Revise Gender Eligibility Rules

Schmidt joins hundreds of players urging policy changes after competing against transgender golfer Hailey Davidson in LPGA qualifiers.

Olivia Schmidt, a professional golfer, has voiced concerns over the LPGA's gender eligibility rules, calling for changes to protect biological female competitors.
Schmidt's comments follow her competition against transgender golfer Hailey Davidson, who failed to advance past the second stage of LPGA Qualifying School this year.
Davidson, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in 2021 and meets LPGA hormone therapy requirements, finished 95th out of 190 players in the qualifier.
Over 275 female golfers signed a letter earlier this year asking the LPGA and other governing bodies to reconsider policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's events.
The LPGA has stated that a review of its gender policy is underway, though no updates or changes have been announced yet.