Kai Trump shows class with reaction to start of | Golf News

Kai Trump’s debut at The Annika did not go according to plan Thursday as the 18 yr previous completed the opening spherical in last place.

Competing in her first LPGA Tour event via a sponsor exemption, the president’s granddaughter discovered it difficult to match the sector’s tempo as she navigated the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida.

Trump carded a 13-over par 83, ending 4 photographs behind the second-to-last competitor, though {the teenager} remained upbeat about her efficiency given the state of affairs. She highlighted one explicit strength in her sport that stood out while competing alongside seasoned LPGA Tour professionals – her driving distance.

“It was pretty cool because I know I hit it far, but kind of playing with the best players in the world and being literally right there or even outdriving on some of the holes, it felt pretty good,” Trump said after her spherical.

“Felt like my game is in a good spot, and especially only being a senior in high school. It was cool to see that.”

Trump instructed the extra energy in her drives might need come from the joy of competing at such a high stage.

“I think honestly the adrenaline the whole time, I was hitting it way farther than I normally do, especially around some of the par-3s,” Trump said.

Despite the adrenaline increase, Trump acknowledged that nerves performed a important position in her early-round difficulties. “Yeah, I was definitely more nervous than I expected, but I thought I hit a lot of great shots out there,” Trump said.

“I hit a lot of good shots just to the wrong spots. And obviously being, you know, my first LPGA event, now I kind of know how it goes.

“I felt like a little out of order in the start but I variety of received it going afterwards. Yeah, I imply, I discovered a lot. It was wonderful. I had a great time on the market.

“Yeah, didn’t play the way I wanted obviously, but for my first event ever I think I played pretty good.”

In the end, the Miami commit is cutting herself some slack following her debut on the game’s premier stage.

“The whole time I was nervous without a doubt. I thought I did pretty good for just first time, being the youngest player in the field. I had a great time out there.”