Bryson DeChambeau leaves Kai Trump looking foolish | Golf News

Kai Trump’s prediction that Bryson DeChambeau would declare victory at the Masters did not pan out as anticipated.

The LIV Golf participant suffered a dramatic collapse on Friday, posting a triple bogey on the 18th gap that noticed him miss the cut after he cut off a reporter’s query in a annoyed show on Thursday. Standing on the tee box at 3-over with a cushion to make the weekend, the 32-year-old’s errant drive proper, two failed bunker escape makes an attempt, a chip shot, and a two-putt sealed his early departure.

The consequence means the golfer backed by the president’s granddaughter has departed Augusta prematurely – a far cry from last yr when he competed in the ultimate pairing alongside Rory McIlroy. Meanwhile, Augusta National’s ‘worst’ member is value $141 billion and not often attends the Masters.

On Wednesday, Kai was noticed at Augusta National mingling with golf’s elite and celebrities close to the long-lasting clubhouse. The 18 yr previous was noticed in dialog with her agent Brett Falkoff, who also represents DeChambeau, among other attendees.

Following a temporary encounter with DeChambeau as he headed out for a follow session, she spoke solely with Mirror US Sports beneath the Big Oak.

Asked who she favored to win this yr’s major, she responded, “I think Bryson.”

Regarding her grandfather’s decide, she was more unsure. “I’m not sure,” she said. “Haven’t asked.” When questioned whether or not he could be watching, her response was rapid: “Absolutely.”

Her dialog with us adopted Butch Harmon’s latest stunning criticism of the President. The former coach of Tiger Woods steered the President is not welcome at Augusta National for the Masters. “I think he is who he is. He’s full of himself,” scathed Harmon. “He’s the type of person that I don’t think fits the profile of an Augusta member.

“I’ve recognized him most of my entire life, because his father was a member of Winged Foot; what you see is what you get with him. And I do not suppose his character suits the membership at Augusta.

“And it doesn’t matter that he is president. I don’t think that has anything to do with it, because there’s been a lot of other presidents who played golf, and they’re not members. [Bill] Clinton, [Barack] Obama, they played golf.

“I feel it is just his character does not combine with that specific membership. That’s as politically right as I will be.”

Kai, meanwhile, received a warm welcome as a member’s guest — at least according to her lanyard. She also sported a digital camera around her neck, an item only permitted during practice days.

Luckily for the teenager, she departed before the tournament days got underway, sparing her from witnessing DeChambeau’s collapse firsthand.

“I depart tomorrow,” she said on Wednesday. “I arrived Sunday and have been right here since then.”

Currently a high school student, Kai has committed to the University of Miami’s women’s golf program as part of the class of 2026. However, she disclosed to Mirror US Sports that she remains unable to play following wrist surgery, gesturing toward her arm with visible disappointment. When questioned about her thoughts on Miami, she conveyed that she’s “very excited.”

No Secret Service brokers had been visibly current, and she confidently greeted Mirror US Sports reporters and other VIP visitors with handshakes without hesitation.

She appeared remarkably composed despite the escalating tensions between her grandfather and Iran enjoying out past the gates of Augusta National.