Overview
- The 18-year-old amateur posted a 13-over-par 83 at Pelican Golf Club, the day's highest score, and is 108th after Round 1.
- Trump said nerves affected her start but noted she "hit a lot of good shots to the wrong spots" and will learn from the experience.
- LPGA executive Ricki Lasky and event hosts defended the invitation as a tool to spotlight emerging players and boost engagement, citing heavy media and social attention.
- Trump remains an amateur committed to the University of Miami for 2026 and is ranked No. 461 by the AJGA, with a large social-media following.
- She said she received pre-tournament advice to "have fun" from President Donald Trump and Tiger Woods; Ryu Hae-ran leads at six under heading into Friday.