A transgender golfer has managed to secure her spot on a prestigious tour, specifically designed to provide ‘growth opportunities’ for female players.

Hailey Davidson, 30, who was born in Scotland but now lives in Florida has long been aiming to become the first transgender woman to earn a Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour card – and has moved a step closer to her goal.

Davidson won the NXXT Women’s Classic at Mission Inn Resort and Club near Orlando, Florida.

Securing victory gives Davidson access to the Epson Tour, which is awarding exemptions to their top five players.

[Simple – but painful – enough decision for the other women in any tournament he shows his gnarly face: refuse to play and state specifically why. This has to stop, and objecting politely has not worked. ~ Beege]