The intense reaction to the rule raises questions as to whether individuals or organizations will challenge its legality. "We believe it is pretty clear that effective communication in English is really fundamental to our business," said LPGA deputy commissioner Libba Galloway, who is a lawyer. "It's pretty clear businesses and organizations have the right to establish a certain set of skill requirements [for participation]."
The LPGA's bold move to tackle a very real problem was intended to be a solution but may, in fact, create even more problems. The full scope of those problems will only be understood over time -- and will certainly be told in many different languages.
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