BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) \u2014 Kai Trump improved her score by eight strokes Friday in the second round of The Annika, following a 13-under 83 with a 75.<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump\u2019s granddaughter still finished last in the 108-player field at Pelican Golf Club, six strokes behind the nearest competitor.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the first day I was definitely really nervous,\u201d she said. \u201cI think the nerves just got to me. When I went out there today I felt very calm and peaceful to be honest with you. That\u2019s why I played better.\u201d<\/p>\n
In breezy conditions Friday morning, the high school senior had four birdies, four bogeys, a double bogey and a triple bogey. On Thursday afternoon, she bogeyed the first four and finished the birdie-less round with nine bogeys and two double bogeys.<\/p>\n
The University of Miami recruit<\/a> played on a sponsor exemption. She\u2019s the daughter of Donald Trump Jr.<\/p>\n \u201cI did everything I could possibly have done for this tournament, so I think if you prepare right the nerves can \u2014 I mean, they\u2019re always going to be there, right? They can be a little softened.\u201d<\/p>\n Linn Grant and Grace Kim<\/a> were tied for the lead at 9 under.<\/p>\n ___<\/p>\n