BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s granddaughter is taking a detour on her way to play college golf at the University of Miami. Kai Trump will make her LPGA Tour debut next month.

Kai Trump received a sponsor exemption Tuesday to play at The Annika at Pelican Golf Club Nov. 13-16, the penultimate event on the LPGA calendar that typically has one of the strongest fields of the year outside of the majors.

“My dream has been to compete with the best in the world on the LPGA Tour,” Trump said in a statement. “This event will be an incredible experience. I look forward to meeting and competing against many of my golfing heroes and mentors as I make my debut on the LPGA Tour.”

Kai Trump watches as his grandfather, President Donald Trump, speaks to reporters before leaving the White House last month.
Kai Trump watches as his grandfather, President Donald Trump, speaks to reporters before leaving the White House last month.

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Trump, the oldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr., is a senior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach County and has committed to play for the Miami Hurricanes next year. He competes in amateur events nationally with the American Junior Golf Association and locally in Florida.

She is currently ranked 461 in the AJGA Girls rankings, having played three events this year. Trump has more than 6 million combined followers across four social media platforms and recently launched a clothing and lifestyle brand aimed at empowering young women in sports.

“Sponsor invitations are an important way to highlight emerging talent and bring new attention to our tournaments and the LPGA,” said Ricki Lasky, LPGA director of operations and tourism business. “Kai’s extensive reach and following is helping introduce golf to new audiences, especially among younger fans. We are excited to see her take the next step in her journey.”

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