NXXT Golf, with a steadfast dedication to competitive fairness and enhancing opportunities for female athletes, today announces a significant update to the eligibility policy for the NXXT Women’s Pro Tour.
Effective immediately, competitors must be a biological female at birth to participate. This decision underscores the organization’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of women's professional golf and ensuring fair competition.
NXXT GOLF CEO Stuart McKinnon expressed, “As we navigate through the evolving landscape of sports, it is crucial to uphold the competitive integrity that is the cornerstone of women’s sports. Our revised policy is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to celebrating and protecting the achievements and opportunities of female athletes. Protected categories are a fundamental aspect of sports at all levels, and it is essential for our Tour to uphold these categories for biological females, ensuring a level playing field.”
This policy update is the result of comprehensive research, thoughtful deliberation, and extensive consultations with a broad spectrum of stakeholders in the sports community. McKinnon added, “NXXT Golf is honored to lead in promoting and advancing women's golf, providing a platform that not only highlights the exceptional talent of women golfers worldwide but also ensures the competition remains equitable for all of our players.”
About NXXT Golf and the NXXT Women’s Pro Tour NXXT Golf and its NXXT Women’s Pro Tour are at the forefront of women’s professional golf, dedicated to promoting the sport and providing competitive platforms for both emerging talents and seasoned professionals. The tour showcases top-tier women's golf through 14 prestigious events across Florida’s iconic courses, enhanced by a strategic partnership with the LPGA and the EPSON TOUR, offering the opportunity for 10 EPSON TOUR exemptions.
The NXXT Women’s Pro Tour embodies the motto “Inspiring Today, Defining Tomorrow,” aiming to be a catalyst for growth and change in women’s golf. Beyond hosting tournaments, it is committed to creating year-round opportunities for players to excel and achieve their goals. The recent introduction of the TEAM Golf platform further underscores NXXT Golf’s innovation in expanding the sport's reach and impact, establishing a legacy of excellence and competitive spirit in women’s golf.
For more information, please visit nxxtwomensprotour.com
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I would like to say thank you so much, NXXT Golf, for taking a strong stand for the integrity of women's competitive golf! It takes courage to stand up and do what is right, and this decision will have very positive results not only for the female golfers but for women's sports in general. Thank you again!
Thank you for defending biological women in Women's Sports! It's a stand for the integrity of the Sport you support of Golf, and fairness for women in this Sports Arena. Competitive Sports should be about integrity and fair play. As a Biological woman, with a daughter and granddaughters it's very important to me that the female born gender be valued defended, respected, supported and honored as such! Thanks again, and may God Almighty bless you for doing what's right; not just what is easy.
Thank you for respecting women's right to fair sport and dignity. Thank you for securing future opportunities for girls to grow and develop their talent.