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For an 18-year-old in the national spotlight, Kai Trump, President Donald Trump’s oldest granddaughter, has had to deal with her fair share of critics and detractors while pursuing a professional golf career.
During a candid conversation with her aunt, Lara Trump, the future University of Miami golfer explained how she deals with those negative comments while staying focused on her goals.
“I just stay away from it,” she responded during an interview with her aunt on “My View with Lara Trump.” “It doesn’t really affect me because, I don’t know, I know who I am. To be honest, it doesn’t really matter. People say what they want to say at the end of the day. I know what’s true and I know the kind of person I am. It doesn’t really matter.”
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Lara and Kai Trump ride in a golf cart during an interview on Pak Gazette’ “My View with Lara Trump.” (“My opinion with Lara Trump”)
Kai made her LPGA Tour debut at The ANNIKA at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, earlier this month, and while it didn’t go exactly as planned, she came away happy with the results in her first professional event.
“The first day, I had never been more nervous in my entire life. It was like the [Republican National Convention] times 30,” Kai told his aunt as they drove in a golf cart. “It was very stressful. For the nerves, I played well the first day. Then the second day I came out and said, ‘Okay, no more nerves.’ The nerves weren’t that bad and I did very well. So, I mean, it was a great experience. Grateful for the opportunity.”
The high school senior scored an 83 in the first round, placing her in last place out of 108 players. But he bounced back on the second day with a score of five out of 75. Unfortunately for Kai, it wasn’t enough to get him through the weekend.
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However, the experience was invaluable for Kai, who will join the Miami Hurricanes golf team next year. He talked about why he chose Miami during the interview.
“It really comes down to the coaches. I love the program and I also didn’t want to be that far from home because I love coming home,” he said. “I love Florida. So it came down to the coaches. The school is great for academics and the team is amazing,” he said.
Kai’s performance on the LPGA Tour may not have been what she wanted, but LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau recently told Pak Gazette Digital that he sees things differently.
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)
“She shot five over the second round, which is really impressive,” he explained. “We didn’t know how he was going to do, he handled himself very well and what a great opportunity.
“I was talking to [tournament host] annica [Sorenstam]. She’s on the Sports, Fitness and Nutrition board, and we were talking about, you know, ‘What do you think about it?’ We were both talking and this is a great opportunity. She says: ‘There are many others who received invitations that didn’t go well, but it was a great experience for them.’ And I think it’s going to be a great experience for her. “It was amazing to see her go out and compete doing what she loves to do, and she’s getting better.”
Of course, Kai also loves the moments when he spends time in the countryside with his grandfather. She called each of those rounds “very special” and looks forward to them when they can play around their busy schedules.
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)
But Kai remains determined and focused on improving every day to mark her goals one by one, starting with her next four years as a Hurricanes golfer.
“I’m going to go to college for four years at the University of Miami, play golf for them there. Then, if I get more invites from sponsors, I’ll go play an LPGA Tour event here and there if I can get those invites. Then after college, turn pro; that’s the plan. Obviously, that’s a lot easier said than done,” she said.
