Australian trans golfer banned from professional circuit after bombshell rule change Aussie trans golfer Breanna Gill is set to be kicked off the WPGA Tour of Australasia after a recent change in its eligibility rules.
'As has been the case across numerous areas, the WPGA Tour of Australasia has been guided by the global Tours, while making a final decision applicable to its events at the Board level to ensure uniformity in women's golf while ensuring integrity and competitive fairness of women's professional golf at the highest level.
Australian transgender golfer Breanna Gill (pictured winning the 2023 Australian Women's Classic) is set to be kicked off the WPGA Tour of Australasia.
'Previously, 'Transitioned' female athletes were permitted to play the Tour if they meet additional eligibility requirements, however effective from January 1, 2025 the detail relating to this will change,' said a statement on the WPGA website.
Gill, 43, has been part of the WPGA Tour for eight years - and last year won the Australian Women's Classic title.
