Controversy over NXXT Women's Pro Golf Tour policy on transgender athletes
NXXT CEO explains decision to ban transgender athletes from Women's pro golf tour for competitive fairness, sparking outrage from transgender golfer Hailey Davidson. Despite backlash, CEO stands by decision as not knee-jerk but based on education.
Key Points
- Decision made on International Women's Day
- Players preferred to compete against biological women only
- Policy formulated in alignment with LPGA and USGA guidelines
Pros
- Ensuring competitive fairness for female athletes on the tour
- Consulting players before making the decision
Cons
- Outrage from transgender golfer Hailey Davidson and others
- Backlash from players on the tour