R&A bans transgender athletes from competing in Women's golf tournaments

The R&A has drawn up new guidelines following what it said was an "extensive consultation" last year with medical and scientific experts
R&A bans transgender athletes from competing in Women's golf tournaments

R&A have banned trans athletes from competing in women's tournaments

Transgender athletes will be barred from competing in women's golf tournaments organised by the R&A from the start of next year.

The R&A has drawn up new guidelines following what it said was an "extensive consultation" last year with medical and scientific experts.

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