Transgender Golfer, Lana Lawless, Looks to Tee Off on the LPGA

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Matthew Stockwell

The LPGA just voted to remove a requirement in its bylaws that members must be born female.  A 57 year old transgender female, Lana Lawless, recently filed a lawsuit in California against the LPGA , contending that this requirement violated California law.  The LPGA claims that the lawsuit merely forced the LPGA to look at the issue now.  The vote was reportedly overwhelmingly in favor of removing the requirement

However, Ms. Lawless plans to continue the lawsuit and pursue damages for the LPGA's alleged discrimination.  Although pleased with the outcome of the vote, Ms. Lawless believes that the LPGA should have removed the requirement without a vote. 
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