Kai Trump may be rising in popularity and inspiring a new generation to follow women\u2019s golf, but even the president\u2019s granddaughter knows greatness when she sees it. She called Nelly Korda \u201ccool\u201d before making her own career debut, where she shot a 13-over-par 83 on Thursday. And as the 18-year-old made her official LPGA Tour debut in November 2025 at The Annika, hosted by Annika S\u00f6renstam, she shared one particular moment from her first LPGA experience that actually overshadowed meeting Korda herself.<\/p>\n
Watch What\u2019s Trending Now!<\/p>\n
In a new video titled I Competed in My First LPGA Event<\/a>, Kai sits in front of the camera looking nervous yet genuine, breaking down a whirlwind week that suddenly placed her at the center of the golf world\u2019s attention. \u201cI think the first day, I was so nervous, I have never been more nervous in my entire life. And I did not know what to expect at all,\u201d she admitted, giving fans a raw look at just how overwhelming and unforgettable her first taste of the LPGA truly was.<\/p>\n At one point, she said she \u201ccouldn\u2019t even feel my hand until like the 15th hole,\u201d calling it the most nervous she had ever been. However, despite the nerves, she held her ground. Playing on a high-profile sponsor\u2019s exemption, Kai Trump started on the back nine with Hinako Shibuno and Olivia Cowan. She even received warm applause on the 10th tee and again after finding the fairway with her opening drive.<\/p>\n But the jitters showed early, as she bogeyed her first four holes before finally settling down with a steady par on the par-5 14th. She added a mix of bogeys and solid pars, including a strong up-and-down on the par-3 16th that drew big cheers. Ultimately, she made the turn in 41 and said the next day felt much easier.<\/p>\n On day two, she felt a noticeable shift. \u201cI don\u2019t know why I just was not as nervous,\u201d she said. Her biggest highlight came when she almost made a hole-in-one to win a Lamborghini, calling it \u201cinsane.\u201d She added that she hit a lot of good shots throughout the round. That momentum led to her favorite moment of the week: \u201cMy two shots on 18 were amazing on both days\u2026 it was so cool,\u201d she said, thanking the LPGA for giving her the opportunity.<\/p>\n Kai also described the entire experience as a dream come true. Competing on the LPGA is something she hopes to do after college, and getting this early glimpse made the dream feel real. She said she has \u201cso much respect for older players\u201d and the level they compete at. As a high school student, she knows she still has \u201ca lot to improve on,\u201d but now she understands what she needs to work toward.<\/p>\n In the end, she said there were \u201ca lot of positives to take away,\u201d even from her tougher first round. She enjoyed the atmosphere, the course, and the support from everyone around her. She also mentioned the fun prank video from earlier in the week and a long birdie putt she made on a par-4, which she called \u201cpretty cool.\u201d Most of all, she said she was grateful to have her closest people there supporting her, making the entire week unforgettable.<\/p>\n Regardless, when the teenager walked onto the greens at Pelican GC for her LPGA Tour debut at The Annika, she knew she had to stay calm and block out criticism. Some people questioned whether she deserved the sponsor invite, but the 18-year-old made it clear she wasn\u2019t going to let any of that get in her head.<\/p>\n