RESOURCES

Golf-Specific Medical Research

LPGA players had a lower maximum velocity of the wrists, left wrist extension velocity, and clubhead velocity than PGA players. (Source: International Journal of Sports Medicine, 2008.)

Women take more time to reach peak arm speed and have lower peak wrist speeds than men. (Source: Sports Biomechanics, 2019.)

Female golfers have higher mean and maximum heart rates, meaning females encounter greater physiological demands while playing. (Source: Annals of Applied Sport Science, 2021.)

Males have a large performance advantage in driving distance.
(Source: Independent Women’s Forum/Independent Women’s Law Center, Competition Report, 2023.)

Clubhead speed is correlated with explosive, large-muscle activities which favor males.
(Source: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, April 2023.)

Skilled females exhibit greater thorax and pelvis variability requiring females to work harder to regulate consistency at ball contact.
(Source: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2011.)

The USGA Recognizes Two Distinct Sexes

A FEMALE scratch golfer can hit tee shots an average of 210 yards and can reach a 400-yard hole in two shots at sea level.

A male scratch golfer can hit tee shots an average of 250 yards and can reach a 470-yard hole in two shots at sea level.

Every time a male makes the cut, a woman is denied an opportunity to compete.

therefore, does not matter if that man ultimately doesn't win anything.
a woman was still forced out.