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President Donald Trump’s grandson Thena, Kai Trump, hosted the LPGA TOUR on Thursday in Belleair, Florida.
The 18-year-old shot a 13-year-old 83, finishing last in a field of 108 players. He bogeyed the first four holes and finished the round birdie-less with nine bogeys and two double bogeys.
“I was definitely more nervous than I expected, but I thought I had a pretty big shot out there,” she said. “I hit a lot of good shots just at the wrong times.”
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Amateur Kai Trump of the United States putst his putt on the 15th hole during the first round of the Annika held at Lalican Golf Club on November 13, 2025 in Bhelleair, Florida. (Julio Aguilar / Getty Images)
Despite the last place, the teenager called the experience “good.”
“It was really cool because I know I hit it far, but it’s kind of playing with the best players in the world and actually being there or moving on some of the holes,” he said. “It felt like my game was in a good place, and especially being a senior in high school.”
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Amateur Kai Trump of the United States plays his 16th tee during the first round of Annika hosted by Lolubridge at Pelican 2025 at Selican Golf Club on November 13, 2025 in Bhelleair, Florida. (Julio Aguilar / Getty Images)
“I mean, he’s the best edge in the world. I can say that. And I mean a better person,” he said. “He told me to get out there and be happy and just go with the flow. Whatever happens.”
Trump has gained a following on Social Media, especially through YouTube, and recently posted a video of Helsel playing with his grandmother at the Trump National Golf Club, in Washington, DC, both going to the Ryder Cup.
“I don’t just look at you as the president. I look at you as, you’re my grandfather. We’re going to go out there and play golf,” Kai said. Recent discussion Via FOX News Digital. “We play golf all the time. It’s nothing new.”
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Amateur Kai Trump of the United States tees off from the 16th tee during the first round of Annika hosted by Gloinidge at Pelican 2025 at Selican Golf Club on November 13, 2025 in Bhelleair, Florida. (Julio Aguilar / Getty Images)
He also reiterated his goal of going pro as a golfer.
“I’m going to try to do that and give it my best shot.”
FOX News Digital’s Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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