Hailey Davidson is unsure about her future. The transgender golfer made headlines last month by winning the NXXT Women’s Classic in Florida. The Scottish golfer faced harsh criticism following the win on the Women’s tour. Now, Davidson feels that she “won’t be allowed to compete anywhere” by the year-end.
The trans golfer took to her Instagram stories to note her thoughts. It is pertinent to note that Davidson’s win had stirred a big controversy around trans golfers’ eligibility in women’s events. While she continues to face backlash, the 30-year-old has said that she has a “gut feeling” about getting banned from the sport.
Hailey Davidson wrote on her Instagram stories on Friday:
“I am not sure why but I get this feeling I won’t be allowed to compete anywhere by the end of this year… Nothing has been said by anyone as an FYI, this is solely something I just have a gut feeling will occur.”
Hailey Davidson’s Instagram story (Image via Instagram)Hailey Davidson’s Instagram story (Image via Instagram)
For the unversed, Davidson has been on the receiving end of harsh criticism for her win last month. The golfer was slammed by many, including fans and players, for the NXXT Women’s Classic. Many claimed her to be on the path to ‘destroy’ women’s golf as she won on the circuit which has a partnership in place with the Epson Tour, a feeder tour for LPGA.
Days after her win, Davidson even revealed that she’s been getting death threats along with other mean texts. The golfer slammed her critics by stating that the hate was coming from “people who aren’t playing.” The Scot admitted that she sometimes felt affected by the constant criticism
