Kai Trump's LPGA debut: A Nervous Start, but Will She Make the Cut? | Hindustan Times
Updated on: Nov 14, 2025 05:44 am IST
Kai Trump's first LPGA event didn't go as planned. She shot a 13-over 83 in the first round, placing her 108th on the leaderboard. With such a high score, making the 36-hole cut seems unlikely.
The 18-year-old amateur golfer, playing on a sponsor exemption, faced a challenging start at the Pelican Golf Club in Florida. Despite her nervousness, she admitted to hitting some great shots, but they landed in the wrong spots. Her performance was a mix of pars and bogeys, with four pairs of bogeys, including two double bogeys.
However, it's important to remember that this was her first professional golf outing. Donald Trump's granddaughter expressed nerves, which is understandable given the high stakes. She acknowledged feeling out of place initially but found her rhythm later on.
The question remains: How can Kai Trump make the 36-hole cut? It's a tall order, as she'd need an extremely high score in the second round, around 65-70, and those ahead of her would need to perform poorly. But all eyes will be on her as she prepares for the next day's challenge.
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