Kai Trump, the granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, has revealed her upcoming debut on the LPGA Tour scheduled for later this year.
The prestigious Annika Driven By Gainbridge tournament is set to be held at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, in November. This event will mark Kai’s first appearance on the LPGA Tour and is positioned as the penultimate competition of the year, providing a platform for emerging golf talents.
Kai was seen with her grandfather, Donald Trump, at the Ryder Cup event in Bethpage Black, New York, where Team Europe secured a 15-13 victory over Team USA. During the tournament, the 18-year-old received a personalized gift from Whoop, a sponsor exclusive to Team USA members and staff, as well as Whoop employees.
With a substantial prize pool of $3.25 million (£2.46 million), Kai is temporarily pausing her studies at the University of Miami to partake in the tournament. Through a social media post, Kai shared her excitement about competing in her inaugural LPGA Tour event next month.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Kai stated, “I am delighted to announce my participation in the upcoming Annika Driven By Gainbridge tournament in November. It has always been a dream of mine to compete professionally, and I am grateful to the Pelican Golf Club for the opportunity.”
Ranked 979th among junior girls on The Universal Golf Rankings, Kai, daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump, is regarded as a rising star in the sport. Her participation in the Florida event in November is anticipated to be a significant challenge in her golfing journey.
With over six million followers on various social media platforms, Kai recently launched a clothing and lifestyle brand targeting young female athletes. Ricki Lasky, the LPGA’s chief tour business and operations officer, emphasized the importance of sponsor invitations in highlighting emerging talent and attracting new audiences to the sport.
In March, Kai competed in the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, finishing last among 24 players. The Annika tournament will feature top golfers like Charley Hull, the 2024 Chevron Championship winner, and defending champion Nelly Korda.
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