Kai Trump Reveals Receiving Advice from GOAT Tiger Woods Ahead of LPGA Debut at The ANNIKA

Kai Trump will make her LPGA debut at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, this week at The ANNIKA tournament after receiving a sponsor's invite.

Kai Trump Reveals Receiving Advice from GOAT Tiger Woods Ahead of LPGA Debut at The ANNIKA

Tiger Woods and Kai Trump (Image via Imago/Fox News)

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Kai Trump, the granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, will be making her LPGA debut this week at The ANNIKA. Ahead of this massive event, she revealed receiving advice from Trump and golf great Tiger Woods.

The ANNIKA is the penultimate event of the season before next week’s CME Group Tour Championship. That event will feature the top 60 golfers.

This week, Kai Trump will be competing against some of the big names, including Former World No.1 Nelly Korda. The 18-year-old will make her first professional start through a sponsor’s invite.

The youngster has made huge waves across social media. She has over 8 million followers across all her platforms and uploads golf content on them, and is committed to the University of Miami.

While this invitation of her has drawn some criticism, the amateur golfer is looking forward to showcasing her talents on the big stage. In her first press conference, she revealed getting advice from both Donald Trump and Tiger Woods.

He is the best golfer in the entire world. I would say that. And an even better person. He told me to go out there and have fun and just go with the flow. Whatever happens, happens.

Kai Trump on Tiger Woods

Woods, the 15-time major champion, has been in the spotlight with Kai Trump this year. After missing the Genesis Invitational due to the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, the golfer arrived at the tournament on the final day alongside Trump.

In April, after rupturing his Achilles tendon, the 82-time PGA Tour winner went public about his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the mother of Kai Trump and revealed that they have been dating and asked for privacy.

Annika Sorenstam defends Kai Trump’s invitation for LPGA debut

Kai Trump is all set to make her first professional appearance at the LPGA this week. Ahead of The ANNIKA at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, 10-time major champion Annika Sorenstam came into her defense.

Kai Trump and Annika Sorenstam
Kai Trump and Annika Sorenstam (Image via Los Angeles Times/Golf)

This event is named after the Golf Hall of Famer. As per reports, the Hall of Famer played some holes with the 18-year-old. Amid the criticism that she is receiving for getting an invite in this tournament, the Swedish international urged the others to give her (Trump) a chance.

Obviously, her background, I just don’t know how she does it, honestly. To be 17 (18) years old and hear all the comments, she must be super tough on the inside... So that’s why I just want to give her a break, come out here and have fun. We want her to feel like family here and I want her to feel welcome. I mean, give this girl a chance, right? I think that’s our responsibility this week.

Annika Sorenstam on Kai Trump

The 72-time LPGA winner would also comment on the game of Trump. She revealed that the young golfer expressed of improving her short game. Sorenstam later claimed that she had the “passion” for the sport.

Trump is currently ranked 461 in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings. Earlier in the spring, she appeared at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley. There she fired rounds of 89-79-83-89. It will be interesting to see how she performs in her first professional start.

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