Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Kai Trump's LPGA Debut: A Tough Start at The Annika
Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of Donald Trump, played her first big golf tournament against the world's best lady golfers.
She was really nervous and had a tough time, scoring more shots than anyone else in the competition.
Kai said she hit some good golf shots, but they didn't end up in the best places on the golf course.
Even though it was a difficult start, she felt she did okay for her first time and had fun.
She plans to play college golf soon.
Meanwhile, another golfer named Ryu Hae-ran started the tournament very strongly.
Kai Trump, 18, made her LPGA debut at The Annika in Belleair, Florida.
She shot a 13-over-par 83, placing her last in the tournament field.
Trump admitted to being nervous and stated she hit 'good shots — wrong spots'.
Despite early struggles with bogeys and double-bogeys, she maintained a positive outlook.
South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran took the early lead with a score of 64.
- Who
- Kai Trump, amateur golfer and granddaughter of former US President Donald Trump
- What
- Made her LPGA debut at The Annika, opening with a score of 83 and finishing last among competitors.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Pelican Golf Club, Belleair, Florida
- Why
- Playing on a sponsor's exemption in her first professional tournament.
Kai Trump's Perspective
Performance Analysis
Nerves and Performance
Kai Trump's Perspective
Kai Trump admitted to being more nervous than expected but felt she did 'pretty good' for her first time and enjoyed the experience.
Performance Analysis
Despite a positive outlook, Trump struggled significantly, carding a 13-over-par 83, placing her last in the field.
Shot Quality
Kai Trump's Perspective
Trump stated, 'I hit a lot of good shots just to the wrong spots.'
Performance Analysis
Her round included multiple bogeys and double-bogeys, indicating a difficulty in converting good shots into successful hole outcomes.
- Player
- Kai Trump
- Event
- The Annika
- Tournament Location
- Pelican Golf Club, Belleair, Florida
- Debut Date
- Thursday
- Score
- 13-over-par 83
- Field Position
- Last
- Age
- 18