Kai Trump won’t be in need of high-profile supporters when she makes her LPGA debut on Thursday.
The 18-year-old, the granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, obtained a sponsor’s exemption to play on the Annika in Florida.
Trump, a eager golfer, owns 17 programs world wide – together with three within the UK – and commonly competes towards Kai.
“He is fairly good. I am unable to say a lot however we have now some tight matches,” she stated.
Kai stated Trump, who’s unable to attend the Pelican Golf Membership in Belleair, advised her: “Simply do not get nervous.”
She stated: “My grandpa just about advised me to go on the market and have enjoyable.
“To me, he is only a regular grandpa. He is not coming this weekend. He is operating the world proper now, so a bit busy.”
Beginner Kai has performed solely three occasions this 12 months and is ranked quantity 461 within the American Junior Golf Affiliation rankings.
However she will be able to name upon recommendation from 15-time main winner Tiger Woods, who’s in a relationship together with her mom Vanessa.
“He’s one of the best golfer in the whole world,” stated Kai.
“And he is a fair higher individual. He advised me to go on the market, have enjoyable, glide.”
Kai will compete towards a few of the greatest names within the sport on the Annika, together with world quantity two Nelly Korda, who received her third title within the occasion final 12 months, England’s Charley Hull, Lexi Thompson and 2023 champion Lilia Vu.
The LPGA stated Kai’s “broad following and attain are serving to introduce golf to new audiences, particularly amongst youthful followers”.
Kai has greater than six million followers on social media and just lately launched her personal attire and life-style model.
She tees off at 17:30 GMT.
