Overview
- The 18-year-old high school senior addressed reporters at Pelican, saying Tiger Woods and President Donald Trump told her to “have fun,” and she added the president will not attend.
- Tournament host Annika Sorenstam played nine holes with her, praised her poise, and publicly defended giving her a chance to learn.
- Pelican owner Dan Doyle Jr. said the host exemption was intended to draw attention to the event, citing her multi‑million social media following.
- On-site observers reported a presidential security detail accompanying her practice round as media interest increased.
- Trump, ranked No. 461 by the AJGA and coming off a last‑place finish at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley earlier this year, is scheduled to tee off Thursday at 12:32 p.m. ET in a field headlined by stars such as Nelly Korda.