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Kai Trump Shoots 83 in LPGA Debut, Finishes Last in The Annika Opener

The 18-year-old cited nerves after receiving a sponsor invite for her first start on the tour.

Overview

  • Trump carded a 13-over 83 at Pelican Golf Club to place 108th after the first round.
  • Her score included two double bogeys and nine bogeys, leaving her 19 shots behind leader Haeran Ryu and four behind Benedetta Moresco.
  • Competing as the field’s youngest player and a high school senior, she said she was more nervous than expected and that solid swings found poor spots.
  • She entered on a sponsor invitation, with widespread attention fueled by her family name and reports that Tiger Woods is dating her mother, Vanessa.
  • Donald Trump did not attend, and reports say Kai Trump plans to join the University of Miami golf program in the autumn.