Hal “Hailey” Davidson wants to dominate the LPGA tour.
Hailey Davidson clinches first win by transgender male golfer; seeks LPGA inclusion
The Kissimmee, Fla. player prevailed in a Florida mini-tour hosted by the National Women’s Golf Association at Orlando’s Providence Golf Club on May 13. That same day, Davidson was told that the United States Golf Association accepted him as eligible for competition under its new Gender Policy for USGA Championships.
“Golf has always been my life and while my journey to the tour will be different then most, I am very excited to get my career started,” Davidson says in a personal fundraising statement. “I briefly played professionally prior to transitioning but have not been able to compete since 2015 as a result of my transition due to LPGA bylaws.”