The 18-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump was awarded one of three sponsor’s invites to compete at The Annika tournament at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. She rebounded with a solid round on Friday after a shaky first round, but it was not enough to make it into the weekend.
Kai Trump missed the cut by 17 strokes after finishing last among 108 participants at 18-over on the tournament.
Trump may have missed the cut, which was officially set at 1-over on Friday, but the teen amateur gained a lot of experience. ‘It’s been awesome. … I’ve been having a great time. The experience has been amazing,’ she said.
Trump struggled with nerves in her opening round on Thursday as large crowds of onlookers eagerly watched her debut. Trump finished with a 13-over 83 after carding nine bogeys and two double-bogeys in a birdie-free opening round on Thursday.
‘For the first day I was definitely really nervous. I think the nerves just got to me,’ Trump said on Friday. ‘When I went out there today, I felt very calm and peaceful to be honest with you.’
The calmness positively impacted Trump’s play and she followed up her less-than-stellar first round with a 5-over 75, eight strokes better than her opening round on Thursday. She finished Friday’s second round with four birdies, four bogeys, one double-bogey and a near ace on the par-3 No. 12.
Grace Kim and Linn Grant are tied atop the leaderboard at 9-under through two rounds. Nelly Korda is tied for sixth place at 6-under and is within striking distance.
Trump said she was blown away ‘by how consistent’ the pro players were on the course. ‘I hit it just as far, but their irons, even if they miss it, they’re still on the green. Obviously, that’s something I need to work on, especially short game. They all have amazing short game out here.’
The high school senior committed to play golf at the University of Miami earlier this week. Trump said her future plans include ‘more tournaments and then eventually go to college.’
How to watch The Annika: TV, live streaming
All four rounds of The Annika in 2025 will be broadcast nationally by The Golf Channel, which is available via live stream through Fubo. LPGA Live and NBCSports.com will also provide live streaming coverage of The Annika. The first round begins on Thursday, Nov. 13 and the final round is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 16 at The Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida.
All times Eastern
Third round: Saturday, Nov. 15
- 1:30-2:30 p.m. on LPGA Live
- 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Golf Channel, Fubo, LPGA Live
Final round: Sunday, Nov. 16
- 1-2 p.m. on LPGA Live
- 2-4 p.m. on Golf Channel, Fubo, LPGA Live
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