R&A clarifies position on transgender golfers
Transgender athletes who identify as women will be barred from competing in golf tournaments for females organised by the R&A from the start of next year.
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Transgender athletes who identify as women will be barred from competing in golf tournaments for females organised by the R&A from the start of next year.
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