Seventeen-year-old Kai Trump, an aspiring golfer and granddaughter of Donald Trump, has been granted a sponsor’s exemption to compete in The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge in 2025. While her family connections and social media presence (over 500k followers) add intrigue, experts view her as a longshot to make the cut, given her amateur status and limited professional experience. Trump, who plays college golf at the University of Miami, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and aims to gain valuable exposure. The invitation has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the promotion of young talent and others questioning merit-based selections in professional golf.
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