A top club told a female pro practice facilities were only available to members of male tours.
An email from the unnamed club to the player, who plays on the LPGA feeder Epson Tour in the US, was leaked online.
Explaining its policy on offering practice facilities to those with tour status, the email stated: “Our property only extends practice/playing privileges to players on the following tours: PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA Tour Latinoamerica, Forme Tour and PGA Tour China.”
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The LPGA and its feeder tours were notably left off the list.
“I am happy to help out on the rare occasion but am required to follow our company’s policies,” the email continued, before advising the pro to contact another individual with regard to becoming a member of the club.
Dear Clubs,
The below letter is to a player with Epson Tour status.
In layman’s terms this says they do in fact let players w status have practice privileges (for free)…but only if you’re a male.
But they would be happy to this woman pro a membership
Pretty shitty pic.twitter.com/sgAK7K4fAf
— Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) December 12, 2022
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