The single transgender golfer at the NXXT Women’s Classic tournament in Florida won first place on Wednesday.
Hailey Davidson, a biological male who identifies as a transgender woman, shot at one-over-73 and finished the tournament with a score of +4. This is Davidson’s first win in almost three years. Following the 16th hole, Davidson was three shots behind but tied during the first playoff hole and earned a Par on the second hole.
“I had come so close lately with a playoff loss 3 starts ago to then finishing one back last week but this is why you never give up no matter where you think you are at in a tournament!” Davidson wrote on Instagram. “It’s never over until that last putt goes in on 18 so push till the end!”
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As a result of the win, Davidson has increased chances of competing in a qualifying tour. Additionally, Davidson has two Epson Tour exemptions along with the other top five golfers.
Davidson last competed in a qualifying school stage in 2015 before transitioning in 2021. The LPGA tour has accepted golfers who weren’t assigned female at birth since 2010, when it removed the requirement.
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Now Davidson’s NXXT tournament score is 1320, placing 150 points ahead of the second place golfer. During the last five tournaments in the league, Davidson has placed in the top two twice.