Rolling Stone has even reported that the MIAA’s refusal to award Nash the title violates a constitutional amendment.

Under Title IX, there is a federal law in the country that stops educational programs that receive federal funding from discriminating based on sex.

But in spite of the haters, Nash has some all-star support.

“Congrats to Emily Nash on her BIG Win!,” wrote American golfing world-number three Lexi Thompson.

“Keep following your dreams and nothing can stop you!!!”

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A female high-school golfer has been denied a trophy because she’s a girl