Two national golf associations announced new gender eligibility policies Wednesday that bar transgender women who have gone through male puberty from participating in elite women’s competitions. Trans women who do not meet these requirements are still able to compete in “non-elite events and activities,” according to the association. “The LPGA has updated our Gender Policy for Competition Eligibility to uphold the fairness and integrity of our elite competitions while providing an inclusive environment for the broader LPGA community,” the LPGA’s statement says. “There is a place for all women to participate in golf through the broader LPGA community. This principle guided the creation of our Policy and will continue to guide our future.”The United States Golf Association, or USGA outlined the same puberty and testosterone requirements as the LPGA in its new gender eligibility rules.

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Persons: Scotland’s Hailey Davidson, “, ” Davidson, ” Organizations: Professional Golf Association, Epson, Ladies, United States Golf Association, USGA, U.S, Women’s, Girls ’ Junior Locations: U.S