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Kai Trump, 18, shared advice from her grandfather, President Donald Trump of the United States.
On November 13 (local time), Kai will compete in the LPGA Tour Annika Driven, which opens in Bel Air, Florida, United States, with a total prize fund of 3.25 million dollars. Born in 2007 and still an amateur golfer, Kai received a special invitation to participate in the tournament. She is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Trump. Currently, Kai is ranked 461st in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings. She is also an influencer, with more than 2.5 million followers on Instagram and over 1.3 million subscribers on YouTube.
Donald Trump, President of the United States, granddaughter Kai is answering questions from the press at the LPGA Tour Annika Driven official media day. Bel Air, USA - AP Yonhap News
View original imageIn an interview held ahead of the tournament, she revealed that she had received advice from both President Trump and "golf legend" Tiger Woods. Kai said, "Woods told me, 'Just go out there and enjoy the tournament,'" adding, "He said that whatever happens, just go with the flow and have fun." In February, Kai visited the Genesis Invitational, a PGA Tour event, where she met Woods, the tournament host, and she also attends Benjamin School, the same school as Woods' son Charlie.
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Kai also said, "My grandfather told me not to be nervous, so I will try my best." When asked to compare her golf skills with her grandfather's, she replied with a smile, "I'm not sure. We've played a lot of golf together, but mostly as teammates." She added that President Trump will not be attending the LPGA Tour event this time. In the first round of the tournament, Kai will play alongside Hinako Shibuno of Japan and Olivia Cowan of Germany.
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