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Kai Trump at The Annika: LIVE Round 1 Updates as Donald Trump's granddaughter makes LPGA debut

Welcome to live first round updates as Kai Trump makes her LPGA debut at The Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Florida.

Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of United States President Donald Trump, is making her LPGA debut in the first round of The Annika tonight.

The 18-year-old American, who received a sponsor's exemption to compete in The Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Florida, has just teed off her first round from the 10th.

Kai is playing alongside Japan's Hinako Shibuno and Germany's Olivia Cowan.

The Annika marks a remarkable opportunity for Kai and, with more than 6 million followers on social media, is sure to generate enormous exposure for the penultimate event of the LPGA's season.

Amateur Kai has only played in three events this season and is ranked 461st in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings.

Kai has no shortage of high-profile supporters and has even asked Tiger Woods, who is in a relationship with her mother Vanessa, for advice.

There will no doubt be a few nerves for Kai but she will at least have a familiar face as her caddie this week.

Kai plays off a handicap of +0.5, which is incredible for a club golfer but a far cry from the pros or even elite amateurs.

Watch Kai's press conference ahead of The Annika here:

Sponsor invite Kai Trump speaks with the media ahead of the 2025 ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican https://t.co/8wgrPnJQEl
— LPGA (@LPGA) November 11, 2025

Scroll below to find out how Kai is getting on in the first round of The Annika.

South Korea's Haeran Ryu has hit the front early at The Annika with a brilliant round of 6-under 64.

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13 Nov 2025

19:17

Three putt bogey

Trump +5 (6*)

Kai found the green at the par-3 15th but she went on to three-putt for bogey.

She falls to 5-over par, which is two shots off last place.

19:00

Par for Trump on 14

Trump +4 (5*)

It's a first par of the round for Kai at the par-5 14th.

She split the fairway and found the green in regulation en route to a safe par.

Hopefully that eases her into the round now.

18:43

Tiger Woods' advice to Kai

Tiger Woods is currently dating Kai's mother, Vanessa Trump.

Kai revealed she sought advice from the 15-time major champion ahead of her LPGA debut.

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

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18:42

Bogey at 13

Trump +4 (4*)

It's a fourth straight bogey for Kai at the par-4 13th.

She missed her first fairway of the round, and then once again missed the green with her approach.

Kai chipped up and two-putted for bogey.

She falls to T99.

18:27

Leaderboard update

18:24

Bogey at 12

Trump +3 (3*)

Kai unfortunately makes it three bogeys in a row.

This time it's a bogey-four on the par-3 12th.

It was always going to be a tough battle out there on her LPGA debut.

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18:10

Kai Trump WITB

Driver: TaylorMade Qi35 (10.5 degrees; UST Mamiya Lin-Q M40X Red 5F4)

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi35 (16.5 degrees; Fujikura Ventus Red 6 S)

5-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (18 degrees; Fujikura Ventus Red 6 S)

Hybrid: TaylorMade Qi35 (22 degrees; Graphite Design Tour AD HY 65 S)

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-9; Fujikura Ventus Black 7 S)

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (46-SB09, 50-SB09), TaylorMade MG5 (54-SB12), TaylorMade Prototype (60; Fujikura Ventus Black 7 S)

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

18:08

Bogey at 11

Trump +2 (2*)

Tough start for Kai as a second straight bogey goes down on the card.

She once again missed the green with her approach shot into the par-4 11th.

Kai chipped up and two putted for bogey.

She's now T83 in the 108-player field.

The driver is working well at least.