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Hailey Davidson opens qualifying with 78 as 275 players reportedly oppose LPGA transgender policy

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Transgender golfer Hailey Davidson began the second stage of LPGA qualifying Tuesday with a 78 .

Reports surfaced of 275 female players signing a letter asking top golf organizations to repeal policies that allow people assigned male at birth to compete in women's events.

Davidson , who has been open about her transition, tied for 42nd in pre-qualifying to advance to the next stage.

Davidson 's round of 78 put her in a tie for 171st in the 194 -player field.

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