A human rights activist wrote an open letter to the LPGA commissioner, board of directors and players urging them not to play the LIV Golf Series. the series backed by Saudi Arabia.
This week, some of golf’s biggest female stars will compete in the Aramco Team Series in New York, a Saudi-funded tournament. the Saudi capital, Jeddah.
After LIV’s first season in the men’s game, there have been hypotheses that the Saudi-funded series could one day dabble in women’s golf as well.
In the midst of a debatable week in golf, activist Lina Alhathloul called on the LPGA to stay away from the separatist excursion because of the Middle Eastern state’s abysmal human rights record. The letter read: “The overall picture for women in Saudi Arabia has not improved. “, as the Saudi narrative suggests.
“In reality, the formula of male guardianship is far from being dismantled. In recent years, the Saudi government has lifted some of the restrictions women face under the country’s male guardianship formula. However, the legal framework that treats adult women as minors continues to negatively affect all facets. of women’s lives and severely restricts their basic freedoms.
“A woman’s ‘disobedience’ to her male parent (father, husband, brother or even son) remains a crime, which nullifies and nullifies her new freedoms if her male parent objects.
“I understand that you might believe that your participation in such a country could also have a positive effect on your plight, but, given the current context, your participation in the events organized by the crown prince will only help to rehabilitate him and cover up all violations.
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“In fact, I am sounding the alarm about the consequences of such actions. I urge you to take into consideration the human rights aspect of your imaginable participation in LIV Golf and use your influence to definitively raise the stage for women in the country and publicly. “distance yourself from the Saudi regime. “
The letter comes after English LPGA star Charley Hull revealed last week that she and her fellow players would be “crazy to consider” partnering with LIV Golf if the opportunity arose. Hull told Sky Sports: “I haven’t heard anything yet, but at the end of the day, you’d be crazy if you thought about it. However, I am satisfied with the LPGA Tour and everyone who is there. “
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