Kai Trump given shot at $500,000 prize in first | Golf News

Kai Trump is set to make her LPGA Tour debut at The ANNIKA match on November 12, thanks to a sponsor’s exemption. The 18-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump shall be becoming a member of Caitlin Clark at The Annika pushed by Gainbridge at The Pelican, an event that precedes the ultimate race in the LPGA’s Race to CME Globe season.

With a whopping 1.3 million YouTube subscribers and a staggering 3.4 million TikTok followers, Kai’s participation is predicted to carry further coverage and a important enhance to the LPGA. Her social media presence would not stop there — she also boasts 2.5 million Instagram followers and 906.8K followers on her X account.

While the financial reward for successful The Annika is substantial, it is not one thing she’s anticipated to clinch. She’ll be competing against famend golf gamers like Nelly Korda, Hannah Green, Brooke Henderson, 2024 runner-up Charley Hull, Lexi Thompson, and Lilia Vu.

The match is understood for having one of the most important purses on the LPGA Tour, totaling $3.25 million. Last 12 months’s champion Korda pocketed almost half a million {dollars} for her victory with a $487,500 winner’s verify. But Trump must survive the cut to earn any prize money, which might characterize a outstanding feat in her skilled debut.

“What’s up guys, I’m thrilled to announce that I will be making my LPGA Tour debut in November at The Annika driven by Gainbridge. The Annika is at The Pelican Golf Club,” she said in her announcement.

“It has been a dream of mine to compete at the professional level and I’d like to thank the Pelican Golf Club for the invitation. I’m looking forward to teeing it up and competing with the best players in the world at one of the most premier venues on Tour.

“I’ll see you guys November tenth through the sixteenth at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. I’ll see you guys there.” Kai declared in a video statement: “My dream has been to compete with the best in the world on the LPGA Tour.

“This event will be an incredible experience, and I look forward to meeting and competing against so many of my heroes and mentors.”

Kai has dedicated to the University of Miami golf program and at the moment attends the Benjamin School as a senior while taking part in at the varsity degree. During the summer time months, Kai has participated in American Junior Golf Association occasions and Srixon Medalist Tour competitions across South Florida PGA circuits.

“Kai Trump has a tremendous passion for the game and is expanding the sport to broader audiences,” acknowledged Justin Sheehan, the Director of Golf at Pelican Golf Club.

“She has a bright future at Miami, and we look forward to welcoming her and our entire tournament field to Pelican Golf Club in November.”