LPGA introduces strict new dress code for female golfers

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has introduced a strict new dress code that prohibits plunging necklines, short skirts, and leggings. The policy includes significant financial penalties, with infractions potentially resulting in a $1,000 fine that doubles with each subsequent offense.

Professional golfer Paige Spiranac has criticized the regulations, arguing that the rules do not account for the physical demands of the sport or the comfort of female athletes. Spiranac expressed concern that the restrictions could stifle the growth of the women’s game and compared the move to historical limitations placed on female athletes.