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00:00Kai Trump to make LPGA debut next month
00:03When Kai Trump tees it up next month at the Anika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican,
00:08she won't just be stepping onto the fairway.
00:11She'll be stepping into a national spotlight that stretches far beyond the usual scope of amateur golf
00:17and into the LPGA tour.
00:19The 18-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump,
00:22already a known presence in youth golf circles,
00:24is about to take her swing at the professional stage,
00:27courtesy of a sponsor exemption that's sparking both excitement and scrutiny.
00:32Kai, a senior at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach County,
00:36ranks number 461 in the AJGA Girls standings and has competed in several top amateur events.
00:43Committed to the University of Miami for 2026,
00:47she's now realizing her dream of playing alongside LPGA pros,
00:51with Sky Sports set to broadcast the event live.
00:54Beyond golf, this marks a strategic moment of brand building and generational crossover.
01:00With over 6 million social media followers and a lifestyle brand empowering young female athletes,
01:06Kai Trump embodies a rare mix of digital influence, athletic talent, and political prominence.
01:12The LPGA's move is intentional.
01:15Sponsor invitations are an important way to spotlight emerging talent,
01:19said Ricky Lasky, LPGA's chief tour business and operations officer.
01:24Kai's broad following is helping introduce golf to new audiences.
01:28In a sport often criticized for being insular,
01:31inviting someone as young, visible, and polarizing as Kai is both bold and strategic.
01:36She'll compete alongside stars like Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko, and Charlie Hull,
01:41with WNBA icon Caitlin Clark returning for the Pro-Am.
01:44It's a stacked field with championship stakes, but Kai's presence adds a different kind of intrigue,
01:50one that blends legacy, celebrity, and ambition into a defining moment for golf's evolving future.
01:56And don't forget the symbolism.
01:59Just weeks ago, Kai and her grandfather stood on the first tee at the Ryder Cup in New York,
02:03one of the sport's grandest stages.
02:06Next month, it'll be her turn to walk to the tee alone.
02:09Whether she thrives, stumbles, or simply learns, one thing is clear.
02:14Golf will be watching.
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