Women’s Pro Golfer Talks LPGA Banning Transgender Athletes From Female Events

The LPGA Tour and USGA took a major step this week when they announced that the majority of biological males would no longer be eligible to compete in women's golf events in 2025 and beyond. It was a long-awaited decision that reflects the inarguable biological advantages males have over female athletes.

READ: LPGA, USGA Ban Most Biological Males From Competing In Women's Golf Events; Hailey Davidson Reacts

Many female golfers and athletes have spoken out in favor of the ban and OutKick on Friday afternoon spoke to one of them. Hannah Arnold, a women's professional golfer and Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) ambassador, has been one of the most important voices on this issue and what it means for women's sports. 

When asked why this was important to her personally, she said that as an athlete and competitor, she knows the "time and effort" that these "amazing athletes put into their sports." And as such, she was willing to "protect that at all costs," to ensure that "female sports remain female. Period."

Transgender golfer Hailey Davidson. Photo Credit: Riley Gaines

OutKick asked Arnold if she felt that most female golfers supported the LPGA and USGA's decision. As well as questioning why not everyone would be willing to speak out about it.

Arnold said that some golfers are worried about their sponsors, potentially losing important sponsorship money. Or some golfers could be concerned about public activism being a distraction from the incredible amount of work they put in to train for events or qualifying. Still, she says she believes a "majority of women" would speak out if given the opportunity to do so, and that most agree with keeping female sports female.

She also applauded the LPGA and USGA for doing "something