According to recent reports, a women’s professional golf league is moving to modify its rules after an individual born as a man identifying as a woman won a tournament in Florida. The golfer in question, Hailey Davidson, used to compete on a men’s golf team in college before identifying as a woman.

However, under the revised rules, Davidson is no longer permitted to compete in NXXT Golf. “Effective immediately, competitors must be a biological female at birth to participate,” NXXT announced. “This decision underscores the organization’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of women’s professional golf and ensuring fair competition.”

NXXT Golf CEO Stuart McKinnon commented on the decision, maintaining their commitment to protecting the women who compete in the league. He explained that “protected categories” are essential to creating a fair, competitive environment for athletes.

“Our revised policy is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to celebrating and protecting the achievements and opportunities of female athletes,” McKinnon said. “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.”

Davidson weighed in on the league’s decision, stating in an Instagram post, “Effective immediately, I have been removed (banned) from the next 3 NXXT tournaments that I had already signed up for and been approved to play. They changed their policy mid season, after me signing up already and being 2nd in the Player of the Year race.”