Mianne Bagger

Mianne Bagger

Country

Denmark

Birth - Death

1966 -

Occupation

Sports

Description

Professional golfer. A transitioned athlete who has caused controversy over right to compete by LPGA and Ladies Golf Union. First openly transitioned player to compete in a professional golf tournament (2004 Womens Australian Open), and the first transsexual to qualify for the Ladies European Tour (LET). Activist for full inclusion of transgender individuals in the sport.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.flashscore.ca/player/bagger-mianne/6VyGOJ2f/
• http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/Health/story?id=982855
• http://www.golftoday.co.uk/news/yeartodate/news04/bagger.html
• http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-transsexual-0304golfer-jpg-photo.html