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Kai Trump, 18, Receives Sponsor Exemption for LPGA Debut at The ANNIKA

Tournament organizers say the invitation spotlights emerging talent to help attract younger fans.

Overview

  • The ANNIKA at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, is scheduled for Nov. 13–16 as the penultimate stop on the LPGA Tour.
  • Trump is an amateur high school senior at The Benjamin School who has committed to play for the University of Miami in 2026.
  • She is ranked No. 461 in the AJGA Girls standings and has recent junior and regional results that include a third-place finish this summer.
  • The LPGA and host club cited her multi‑million social media following and recent apparel initiative as factors that could broaden the event’s reach.
  • Defending champion Nelly Korda is in the field, Caitlin Clark is set for the Nov. 12 pro‑am, and fellow sponsor invites include Anne‑Sterre den Dunnen and Lauryn Nguyen.