It was a lively day on the links for Kai Trump.
Taking part in Wednesday’s pro-am for The Annika tournament ahead of her highly publicized LPGA Tour debut, the 18-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump played her shots at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla., where she played with club owner Dan Doyle Jr.
Dressed in a black jacket with matching leggings and a dark baseball cap, Trump made the most of the sunny afternoon and dabbled in some basketball, too — a fitting scene as WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark also participated in the pro-am.
The outing took place one day before the opening round of The Annika, to which Trump received a sponsor’s invite, much to the chagrin of critics.
She will tee off shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.
“My grandpa pretty much told me go out there and have fun. Just don’t get nervous. Try my best not to,” Trump said ahead of the tournament.
She also received advice from Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion who is dating her mother, Vanessa Trump.
“I mean, he is the best golfer in the entire world. I would say that. And even better person,” Trump said earlier this week. “He told me to go out there and have fun and just go with the flow. Whatever happens, happens.”
It’s been an eventful week for Trump, who was announced Wednesday as the University of Miami’s newest signing to the golf team. She committed to the university last summer and recently signed a letter of intent.
“I love the coaches. It’s close to home. Great school,” Trump said, according to USA Today.
“I love the people there. My cousins went there as well, so I know people that have gone there. You know, it’s a great university and I’m looking forward playing for them.”
The Annika runs through Sunday.
[Notigroup Newsroom in collaboration with other media outlets, with information from the following sources]
