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Kai Trump Shoots 83, Sits Last After LPGA Debut at The Annika

Tournament officials say her sponsor exemption is drawing new audiences.

Overview

  • The 18-year-old amateur, playing on a sponsor exemption, recorded nine bogeys, two double-bogeys and no birdies for a 13-over 83.
  • Starting on the back nine, she opened with four straight bogeys and later received free relief when a shot bounced into a tunnel beneath a grandstand.
  • Trump said she was more nervous than expected but took positives from matching the driving distance of playing partners Hinako Shibuno and Olivia Cowan.
  • LPGA and tournament leaders defended her invitation as a bid to reach younger fans through her large social-media following.
  • She is 108th after Round 1 and returns Friday for the second round, trailing leader Ryu Hae-ran, who opened with a six-under 64.