Portnoy says Kai Trump, Caitlin Clark will play | Golf News

Media mogul Dave Portnoy has confirmed that Kai Trump, granddaughter of President Donald Trump, has accepted an invitation to compete in a $10 million golf match.

Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, lately hosted the profitable ‘Internet Invitational,’ a $1 million match that includes a numerous group of golf influencers and sports activities media personalities. The event, which was not without its share of controversy and drama, was broadcast as a YouTube sequence over current weeks and garnered hundreds of thousands of views.

With plans to increase the idea for a second season, Portnoy has set his sights on including 18-year-old Kai Trump among the opponents. The younger golfer made her LPGA Tour debut last week at The Annika in Florida, ending in last place.

Despite being a high faculty senior dedicated to taking part in collegiate golf at the University of Miami in 2026, Trump struggled with the steep studying curve of her first skilled event. She carded a 13-over-par 83 on the opening day at The Pelican in Belleair, before bouncing back with a three-over-par 73, though she still missed the cut by a important margin.

However, Portnoy is eager to have Trump take part in the next ‘Internet Invitational,’ along with WNBA celebrity Caitlin Clark, who performed in the pro-am at The Annika. According to Portnoy, both ladies have tentatively accepted his offer.

Speaking on ‘The Unnamed Show’, Portnoy revealed: “I’ve invited two people so far, they’ve both said yes,”.

“I don’t know how serious the yeses are. Caitlin said yes; Kai Trump said yes. Those are my two that I’ve asked. Whether push comes to shove, and those two are available and do it, who knows?”.

The inaugural ‘Internet Invitational’ had already captured the eye of youthful golf lovers, but including figures like Trump and Clark would definitely spark even higher mainstream appeal.

Trump’s debut on the LPGA Tour demonstrated promise, though she clearly has appreciable development forward to compete at the skilled stage. After ending at the underside of the standings following 36 holes last week, {the teenager} supplied a gracious reflection on her expertise.

“What an incredible honor and opportunity to compete in my first LPGA Tour Event at The Annika,” she posted on Instagram. “This week was an absolute dream come true. There are so many amazing people I want to thank for making it happen and for being so supportive.

“You all made this week so particular for me. It was a lifelong dream to play in a LPGA event, and this is just the start. I realized so a lot about my recreation and myself on the market.

“I was so impressed by all the LPGA players I met and got to watch as well. I’m going to use this experience to keep growing as a person and as a golfer. Thank you all for the support!”.