Overview
- The 18-year-old amateur carded a 13-over 83 and sat last among 108 players after the opening round at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida.
- Her round included nine bogeys and two double bogeys, with large galleries and constant recording adding an unusual spotlight for a debutant.
- Annika Sorenstam and Pelican officials framed the sponsor exemption as consistent with efforts to boost visibility for the event and the women’s game.
- The University of Miami announced she signed to join its women’s golf class, noting NCAA signing-window rules delayed the public acknowledgment.
- Trump’s ranking sits around No. 461 in the AJGA with other listings in the 1,000s, underscoring a development path that includes college golf despite strong social-media reach and high-profile mentorship.