The new policy follows a detailed review of medical literature, interviews with experts and communications with other governing bodies, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ladies Golf Union (LGU) of Great Britain.
Both the IOC and the LGU recently adopted policies allowing female athletes who have undergone gender reassignment to compete in women’s competitions.
Under the new policy, transgender athletes will be eligible to compete two years after having gender reassignment surgery, subject to certain proof of gender guidelines.
The USGA will appoint a medical committee to advise the association in developing these guidelines and implementing the policy.
