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Kai Trump Misses Cut in LPGA Debut at The Annika After Second-Round Rebound

A sponsor exemption put the AJGA-ranked high school senior on stage before her planned collegiate start at Miami.

Overview

  • The 18-year-old amateur finished 18-over-par across two rounds at Pelican Golf Club, placing 108th and missing the cut.
  • She opened with a 13-over 83, then improved by eight shots to a 75 that included four birdies in the second round.
  • Trump said first-day nerves hurt her performance and described feeling calmer on Friday, which she credited for the improvement.
  • Tiger Woods advised her to have fun and go with the flow ahead of the event, according to Trump.
  • Trump received a sponsor's exemption despite limited recent competition and an AJGA ranking of 461, and she has signed with the University of Miami for college golf.