Women’s professional golf tour NXXT Golf is updating its eligibility policy to only allow biological females to compete on their tours, the Daily Caller has learned.
“Effective immediately, competitors must be a biological female at birth to participate,” a statement provided to the Daily Caller read. “This decision underscores the organization’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of women’s professional golf and ensuring fair competition.”
NXXT Golf’s CEO, Stuart McKinnon, said the decision was meant to protect women in sports.
“Our revised policy is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to celebrating and protecting the achievements and opportunities of female athletes. Protected categories are a fundamental aspect of sports at all levels, and it is essential for our Tour to uphold these categories for biological females, ensuring a level playing field,” McKinnon said in the statement.
HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA – MARCH 08: Muni He of China hits a tee shot on 14th hole during the second round of the Blue Bay LPGA at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course on March 08, 2024 in Hainan Island, Hainan. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)
HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA – MARCH 08: Lucy Li of The United States reacts on 18th hole during the second round of the Blue Bay LPGA at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course on March 08, 2024 in Hainan Island, Hainan. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)
A trans golfer, Hailey Davidson, won the NXXT Women’s Classic in January, prompting NXXT to conduct a poll asking their players how they felt about competing against the biological male. (RELATED: There’s A Silver Lining To Biden’s Border Nightmare That Will Have Golf Fans Cheering)
This man just won a women’s golf championship and will now take 1 of 5 women’s places to compete in the Ladies Epson Golf championship.
Hailey Davidson has just won the NXXT Women’s Classic competition beating the closest female competitor by 100 points. pic.twitter.com/ZRR5agwML6
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) January 21, 2024
“In light of recent events, we have initiated a poll among our tour players to gather their opinions on our gender policy. We believe it is vital to consider the perspectives of those directly affected by these policies,” a January statement from NXXT read.
HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA – MARCH 08: Morgane Metraux of Switzerland hits a tee shot on 9th hole during the second round of the Blue Bay LPGA at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course on March 08, 2024 in Hainan Island, Hainan. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)
HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA – MARCH 08: Wenbo Liu of China hits a tee shot on 9th hole during the second round of the Blue Bay LPGA at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course on March 08, 2024 in Hainan Island, Hainan. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)
“NXXT Golf is honored to lead in promoting and advancing women’s golf, providing a platform that not only highlights the exceptional talent of women golfers worldwide but also ensures the competition remains equitable for all of our players,” McKinnon’s statement concluded.