🔗 Share this article The former president's Family Member Receives Expert Tips from Tiger Woods Prior to Professional Golf First Appearance The rising star maintains impressive online following Kai Trump will have multiple prominent cheerleaders as she begins her first LPGA appearance on Thursday. The 18-year-old athlete, who is related to Donald Trump, received a sponsor's invitation to compete at the Annika tournament in the Sunshine State. The former president, a passionate golfer, operates numerous international courses and often competes against his granddaughter. "He's fairly competent. I shouldn't elaborate but we have some close matches," she stated. The golfer shared that Trump, who cannot attend, told her: "Just stay calm." "My grandpa practically suggested to play and have fun," she explained. "To me, he's simply a normal grandpa. He's not attending for the tournament. He's busy with running the country, making him somewhat preoccupied." As an amateur, Kai has played in just three tournaments in 2024 and maintains ranking 461 in AJGA standings. Yet she can get advice from Tiger Woods, in a relationship with Vanessa. "He is the best player globally," Kai stated. "Additionally, he's a more impressive person. He suggested me to go out there, have fun, following whatever happens." The golfer will compete against multiple the biggest names in professional golf at the Annika, featuring world number two Nelly Korda, British golfer Hull, professional Thompson and last year's winner champion Vu. The LPGA commented that involving Kai brings golf to wider groups, specifically among the next generation. Kai boasts millions of followers and just introduced her own clothing and lifestyle label. The competition starts at late afternoon GMT.