Kai Trump to make LPGA debut at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge

Kai Trump, the 18 year old granddaughter of President Donald Trump, will make her LPGA Tour debut in mid November after receiving a sponsor exemption to play in The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. The tournament is scheduled for Nov. 13 to 16, organizers said, and is one of the tour's late season events that typically draws a strong field.

Pelican Golf Club selected Trump as one of its sponsor invitations, and she announced the news on social media, saying, "I'm thrilled to announce that I will be making my LPGA Tour debut in November at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge. It has been a dream of mine to compete at the professional level, and I'd like to thank the Pelican Golf Club for the invitation." Trump added that she is looking forward to competing with "the best players in the world at one of the most premier venues on tour."

Trump, the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr., is a senior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach County and has committed to play collegiate golf at the University of Miami. She competes in amateur events nationally with the American Junior Golf Association and is currently ranked No. 461 in the AJGA girls...