Overview
- The 18-year-old amateur opened with a 13-over 83 featuring nine bogeys and two double bogeys, leaving her 108th and last after round one.
- Coverage on Friday reported a steadier second round with a few birdies despite a triple bogey, leaving her a virtual lock to miss the weekend.
- She competed on a sponsor exemption, and Pelican Golf Club owner Dan Doyle Jr. acknowledged the goal was publicity rather than competitive standing.
- Trump, ranked No. 461 by the AJGA and committed to the University of Miami, drew sizable galleries and extensive media interest during a week that also featured Annika Sorenstam and pro-am appearances by Caitlin Clark.
- Trump said nerves affected her start and credited advice from President Donald Trump and Tiger Woods to “have fun,” later noting LPGA players’ superior consistency and her need to sharpen irons and short game.