Kai Trumps new coach makes bold prediction for | Golf News

University of Miami head girls’s golf coach Janice Olivencia is totally acutely aware of the eye that will encompass her program after unveiling her latest recruits for next season, including Kai Trump.

Olivencia described Kai as “a multi-sport athlete with a strong competitive spirit and a true love for the game.” Trump is at present making her debut on the LPGA and even crossed paths with WNBA famous person Caitlin Clark.

Her growing devoted and exceptionally supportive following jumps at every alternative to seize pictures of Trump relations whenever she takes to the course. It comes after she sidestepped a query about grandfather Donald during a press convention.

Coach Olivencia’s remarks got here during Miami’s reveal of its three signees for the 2026-27 season: Bella Dovhey from Orlando, Trump, and Carlee Rogers from Chattanooga. She considers this star-studded class as a potential game-changer for the Hurricanes’ future.

For Kai, the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and granddaughter of the U.S. president, this selection marks another milestone in her quickly advancing profession, transitioning from a junior place to a nationally acknowledged determine. “Kai will bring tremendous energy and excitement to Miami,” Olivencia said.

“She’s very committed to her growth. Both as a player and as a person. Her emphasis on development will continue to lead her to new heights. Kai has big goals for Canes Golf with the work ethic to match.”

Trump’s {golfing} historical past contains participation in the Srixon Medalist Tour, AJGA, and South Florida PGA circuits. She secured second-place finishes at the 2025 Major Championship at Village Golf Course and the 2024 Martin County Junior Open, along with a third-place end at Lost City Golf Club.

She also achieved top-10 finishes at the Cognizant High School Invitational and the Martin Downs Medalist Tour event, while main her high college staff to 4 consecutive district titles. Her current South Florida PGA Junior Tour scoring average is 78.25, a vital enchancment from her 83.6 average across AJGA occasions.

While Miami’s employees highlighted Trump’s long-term potential, the other two signees already boast championship expertise.

Dovhey is a four-time Team Florida member through the state golf affiliation, a 2024 Circle Christian School Athlete of the Year, and a four-time All-Central Florida choice by the Orlando Sentinel.

Rogers clinched the 2023 Tennessee Junior Championship, completed runner-up at the Tennessee PGA Junior Championship, and positioned thirty fifth out of 155 at the National Girls Junior PGA Championship after rounds of 77-72-75. Her –3.51 scoring differential ranks No. 2 in Tennessee’s Class of 2026 and No. 54 nationally.

Trump at present ranks No. 461 in the Rolex AJGA standings, No. 1,083 in The Universal Golf Ranking, and No. 1,288 on Junior Golf Scoreboard.

These rankings might see a swift enchancment if her debut week mirrors her new coach’s burgeoning confidence.