LOS ANGELES -- Hailey Davidson is a transgender women's golfer who recently competed in the LPGA's qualifying series and earned a partial spot on the 2025 Epson Tour. She also came a stroke away from qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open.
She won't be eligible for any of those events next year.
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