The Trump family isn’t just great at business and politics.
Kai Trump — the confident, talented grandchild of Donald Trump — just took a major step toward a future in professional sports. On Thursday, the 18-year-old made her LPGA debut at The Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, marking a moment many fans have been watching for years.
And while she continues rising in the golf world, Kai has also officially committed to the University of Miami Hurricanes, where she’ll compete in NCAA Division I golf beginning next fall.
This week, her signing became one of the most talked-about moments in Miami’s athletics program.
Miami Calls It a “Massive Win”
Miami women’s golf assistant coach Jim Garren told Fox News Digital that securing Kai Trump was a major milestone for the school.
“It was a huge day for our program and our university,” Garren said. “We’ve been watching Kai for a long time.”
While the Trump name naturally brings attention, Garren emphasized that the Hurricanes recruited Kai for one reason: her golf ability.
“We recruited Kai as a golf prospect,” he explained. “Her potential was clear long before the spotlight hit.”
Crowds, Cameras, and Trump Supporters Show Up
Kai’s range session Thursday morning looked more like a media event than a warm-up. Reporters, photographers, and Trump supporters filled the area — many familiar with Kai from her growing YouTube channel and her close bond with her grandfather.
For Miami, that attention is a valuable bonus. Increased visibility helps the program grow, especially in women’s athletics, which is experiencing major momentum nationwide.
Garren compared Kai’s potential cultural impact to the surge brought on by women’s sports stars like Caitlin Clark.
“Anytime you can bring attention to women’s athletics, it’s a positive,” he said. “It helps recruiting. It helps development. It grows the game.”
He noted that Miami’s brand is already one of the most recognizable in college sports — and Kai Trump’s presence only strengthens that.
Pressure? Kai Has Already Lived in the Spotlight
Unlike most teenage athletes, Kai Trump is no stranger to high-pressure situations. For the past year, she’s competed, trained, and traveled while under national and international attention.
Garren believes that gives her a major edge.
“You can’t replicate the pressure she’s already experienced,” he said. “Division I golf will actually feel easier for her.”
He added that competing at The Annika with crowds watching her every swing is an invaluable experience most young golfers never get.
Her LPGA Start Wasn’t Perfect — But She’s the Youngest in the Field
Kai finished near the bottom of the leaderboard on Thursday — but at 18 years old, she’s the youngest competitor in the tournament. That means she’s playing with house money and gaining real-world experience against some of the best golfers on the planet.
For a rising athlete still years away from her physical prime, that’s exactly where she needs to be.
A New Trump Family Legacy?
As Kai Trump steps deeper into the world of professional sports, she’s doing more than chasing personal goals — she’s building a new chapter in the Trump family legacy. Supporters across the country are already watching closely as she balances college competition, professional-level events, and a growing fanbase.
Her journey has only begun, and with her talent, discipline, and name recognition, Kai Trump may soon become one of the most talked-about young athletes in America.
