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NXXT Golf Moves To Dismiss Hailey Davidson Lawsuit Over Female-Only Policy

The tour argues its female-only rule preserves competitive integrity based on player feedback.

Overview

  • Represented by America First Legal, NXXT filed a motion to dismiss the suit challenging its policy restricting women’s events to biological females.
  • Hailey Davidson sued in December, alleging breach of contract, wrongful exclusion from the Winter Series, retention of fees, and loss of earned Epson Tour exemptions.
  • NXXT CEO Stuart McKinnon says he offered Davidson a place in an open division with Q School fees covered and a management role, which Davidson declined.
  • McKinnon cites an anonymous survey of tour players with a strong response that indicated support for tightening eligibility in the women’s category.
  • NXXT says operations continue unaffected, highlighting expansion to a co-ed Battle Tour, a junior pathway through the NXXT Gen Tour, and a new partnership with Sir Nick Faldo for a junior tour.