Riley Gaines, a women’s sports advocate and former NCAA swimming star, is spearheading an effort to raise money to cover the costs of female professional golfers who refuse to play against transgender opponents.
Appeared on FOX Business Network barney & company “We have to encourage people not to participate in this farce,” Gaines said on January 25.
Gaines kicked off the idea in a Jan. 23 post to X, stating, “I will personally pay for any lost expenses, sponsorships, and/or prize money.”
If a female player does not tee off against male golfer Haley Davidson, I will personally pay for any loss, sponsorship, and/or prize money. @Seth Dillon Like many others I imagine, they agreed to contribute.
we must stop participating in the farce https://t.co/5LZHOPp70t
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) January 23, 2024
“Before I went public with this statement, I talked to a lot of girls, and all the girls who had to compete with this guy said, ‘Riley, I don’t have a sponsor. I have support and this is my job. If I don’t do that, I won’t have any income,” Gaines said on FBN’s show.
“There’s no need to be scared, folks,” Gaines added. “And I think if we set up some sort of crowdfunding initiative, we could easily raise money.”
Since her first tweet, Outkick founder Clay Travis and several others have joined Gaines’ fundraising plans.
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Gaines specifically reacted to the news that the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has given permission to male-born transgender golfer Haley Davidson to begin the eligibility process to become the first transgender LPGA professional golfer. did.
Transgender golfer Hayley Davidson says she fears for her safety after qualifying for the US tour, which aims to provide “opportunities for growth” to female players.
She has been accused of having an unfair advantage because she can hit the ball farther than female-born players. pic.twitter.com/iN1JGwOuD4
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) January 22, 2024
Gaines also said he is considering creating a fund for all sports and for female professional athletes who refuse to play against transgender opponents.
“I’m willing to pay that price. No matter what sport it is,” Gaines exclaimed. “And when I faced this, I didn’t have to sacrifice all the effort that I’ve put in because I played against Leah Thomas. But I think it’s necessary now. ” ”
Meanwhile, Davidson slapped his critics, claiming he faces “misplaced hatred” for his position on the LPGA.
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