Kai Trump was one of the lucky few who could get into the Masters for today’s action, but many on social media believe she risked getting herself banned from the course
20:28, 10 Apr 2026Updated 21:25, 10 Apr 2026
Kai Trump has risked the wrath of Augusta(Image: @kaitrumpgolfer/Instagram)
President Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai Trump was told she risked being banned from Augusta with her recent social media post – but there is a reason why she will not be. Kai, who is the daughter of President Trump’s eldest son Donald Jr, was able to take in the atmosphere at the Masters this week.
The 18-year-old was able to walk the grounds, watch the action and even have a picture with Bryson DeChambeau, who is famously good friends with the White House Chief. She marked the moment by uploading several pictures of herself taking in the sights of one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world.
But in doing so, many thought she exposed herself breaking one of Augusta’s golden rules – no phones in the club, whatsoever. However, she was using a digital camera in her photos, which is allowed on practice days, instead of a phone.
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Considering 1989 Open winner Mark Calcavecchia was recently ordered to leave Augusta after being caught on his phone, many thought she could be in trouble with club chiefs.
One of her pictures was a selfie in front of the iconic sign which points the way to Amen corner, which led to some people suggesting she could be banned from the course When it comes to mobile phones, there is little grey area.
Their rules clearly state: “Anyone found to be carrying a phone will be removed from the grounds and will be permanently banned from buying tickets” Members of the press are allowed to bring their phones in, but they are ordered to leave them on their desks in the media area.
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However, because she was there on a practice day and was using a digital camera instead of a phone, her social media posts violated no rules whatsoever. Because of this, there is no danger of her being handed a ban any time soon.
However, when it comes to her notorious grandfather, the story is different. Trump is not allowed to be a member at the iconic Georgia course. The traditionalist board members at the club are extremely strict when it comes to who they allow to be members, even if the interested party is in charge of the most powerful country in the world.
Iconic golf coach Butch Harmon appeared to suggest Trump is far to noisy, gregarious and rude to ever be considered for a membership at Augusta. The 82-year-old recently said: “I think he is who he is. He’s full of himself. He’s the type of person that I don’t think fits the profile of an Augusta member.
Kai posed for this photo with Bryson DeChambeau(Image: @kaitrumpgolfer/Instagram)
“I’ve known him most of my whole life, because his father was a member of Winged Foot (where Harmon’s father Claude was head professional), so I’ve known Donald pretty much my whole life. What you see is what you get with him.
“I don’t think his personality fits the membership at Augusta. I don’t think that (being president) has anything to do with it, because there’s been a lot of other presidents who played golf, and they’re not members.
“Clinton, Obama, they played golf. I think it’s just his personality doesn’t mix with that particular club. That’s as politically correct as I can be.”
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