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President Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai Trump made her LPGA Tour debut Thursday at The Annika in Belleair, Florida.
The 18-year-old shot 13-over 83, finishing last in the 108-player field. He bogeyed the first four holes and then finished the round birdie-free with nine bogeys and two double bogeys.
“I was definitely more nervous than I expected, but I thought I made a lot of good shots,” she said. “I made a lot of good shots in just the wrong places.”
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Amateur Kai Trump of the United States lines up her putt on the 15th green during the first round of the ANNIKA conducted by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 13, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Despite finishing last, the teenager called the experience “pretty cool.”
“It was great because I know I went far, but playing with the best players in the world and literally being there or even outperforming on some of the holes, it felt pretty good,” he said. “I felt like my game is in a good place, and especially being a high school senior.”
tiger forestwho is currently dating Kai Trump’s mother, Vanessa, gave the teen advice before the tournament in the days leading up to it, he told reporters Wednesday.
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Amateur Kai Trump of the United States plays her shot from the 16th tee during the first round of the ANNIKA powered by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 13, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
“I mean, he’s the best golfer in the world. I’d say that. And even a better person,” he said. “He told me to go out and have fun and just go with the flow. Whatever happens, happens.”
Trump has gained a following on social media, primarily through YouTube, and recently posted a video of her playing with her grandfather at Trump National Golf Club, Washington, DC, and the two attending the Ryder Cup.
“I just don’t look at it like he’s the president. I look at it like he’s my grandfather. We’ll go out and play golf,” Kai said in a recent interview with Pak Gazette Digital. “We play golf all the time. It’s nothing new.”
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Amateur Kai Trump of the United States walks from the 16th tee during the first round of the ANNIKA conducted by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club on November 13, 2025 in Belleair, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
He also insists that his goal is to become a professional golfer.
“I’ll try to do it and do my best.”
