Kai Trump is not going to 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, acquired a sponsor’s exemption to play on the Annika in Florida.
Trump, a eager golfer, owns 17 programs all over the world – together with three within the UK – and frequently competes towards Kai.
“He is fairly good. I can not say a lot however we now have some tight matches,” she stated.
Kai stated Trump, who’s unable to attend the Pelican Golf Membership in Belleair, informed her: “Simply do not get nervous.”
She stated: “My grandpa just about informed me to go on the market and have enjoyable.
“To me, he is only a regular grandpa. He isn’t coming this weekend. He is operating the world proper now, so a bit of busy.”
Novice 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 along with her mom Vanessa.
“He’s the very best golfer in the whole world,” stated Kai.
“And he is an excellent higher particular person. He informed me to go on the market, have enjoyable, glide.”
Kai will compete towards a number 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 not too long ago launched her personal attire and life-style model.
She tees off at 17:30 GMT.
