Transgender woman sues USGA and LPGA after being denied entry into US Women’s Open qualifier
- Posted on March 20, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Transgender woman sues USGA and LPGA after being denied entry into US Women’s Open qualifier

A transgender woman seeking to compete in women’s USGA events has filed a lawsuit claiming that a policy change adopted in 2024 unlawfully barred her from participating in a U.S. Women’s Open qualifier last year.