Kai Trump Gets Sage Advice From Grandpa Donald and Tiger Woods Before LPGA Debut
Picture this: you’re 18 years old, a senior in high school, and you’re about to make your debut on the LPGA Tour. The nerves have to be kicking in, right? For Kai Trump, the granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, that’s her reality this week at The ANNIKA at Pelican Golf Club. So, who do you call for a little pre-game pep talk? Oh, just your grandpa and some guy named Tiger Woods. No big deal.
Kai is stepping onto the big stage in Belleair, Florida, thanks to a sponsor’s exemption, a golden ticket given to up-and-coming golfers to test their mettle against the pros. It’s an opportunity she called “an honor,” and she’s not taking it for granted. But before she tees it up alongside pros Hinako Shibuno and Olivia Cowan, she got some words of wisdom from two of the most famous figures in golf, and, well, the world.
What Did Donald Trump and Tiger Woods Say?
So, what kind of profound, earth-shattering advice did she get? It was surprisingly simple. Her grandfather, Donald Trump, kept it short and sweet: “Just don’t get nervous. Try my best not to.” Classic, straight-to-the-point advice from the president. The two have shared plenty of time on the links, with Kai noting, “We have a great time out there. We’re always on the same team as well.” It seems the Trump family motto is to stick together, even on the golf course.
Then there’s Tiger Woods. As her mother’s boyfriend, he’s practically family. His advice? “Go out there and have fun and just go with the flow. Whatever happens, happens.” It’s the kind of zen-like wisdom you’d expect from a 15-time major champion who has seen it all. Just let it ride.
It’s almost comical, isn’t it? Two of the most intense competitors on the planet essentially told her to just chill out and have a good time. It’s like getting cooking advice from Gordon Ramsay and him telling you to just “add a little salt.”
Kai Trump’s Journey To the LPGA
Kai isn’t just riding the coattails of her famous last name. The high school senior is a committed player, currently ranked 461st by the American Junior Golf Association, and has already committed to play golf at the University of Miami. She’s also built a solid following on social media, sharing her golf journey on YouTube, including videos of her playing with her grandpa at Trump National Golf Club.
For Kai, playing with Donald Trump isn’t a political event; it’s just a round with her granddad. “I just don’t view it as him being the president. I view it as, he’s my grandpa. We’re gonna go out there and play golf…We play golf all the time. It’s nothing new,” she told Fox News Digital.
This week, she’s soaking it all in. She even played a practice round with the tournament’s legendary host, Annika Sorenstam, who told reporters, “I mean, give this girl a chance, right?”
As she prepares to face a field that includes superstars like Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson, and Charley Hull, Kai’s mindset is all about learning. “I’m just going to go out there and have fun,” she said. “Competing with the best players is going to be cool…inside the ropes playing with them, learning what kind of shots they hit and what they do on the course.”
Whether she makes the cut or not, this week is a huge win for Kai Trump. She gets to live out a dream, learn from the best, and she’s got a pretty decent support system in her corner. Now, we just have to wait and see if she can keep those nerves in check. The world will be watching.
