Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai, 17, announces college golf commitment – and reveals former president’s role

Donald Trump‘s eldest granddaughter Kai revealed she has already committed to play golf at collegiate level. 

Kai, the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa, is set to enter her junior year at the Benjamin School, a prestigious $37,000-per-year high school, but she already has her next steps mapped out. 

The 17-year-old, an avid golfer, took to Instagram Sunday to announce that she has verbally committed to the University of Miami. It is not clear if she will attend on an athletic scholarship. 

‘I would like to thank my mom, Vanessa, and my dad, Don, for always supporting me through my journey. I would also like to thank my great team for getting me to this point,’ she wrote alongside multiple photos of her at the Miami campus making the school’s iconic ‘U’ gesture. 

The teenager has long shared her grandfather’s passion for the sport and has been tipped to become the most accomplished golfer of the Trump dynasty – something she now appears set to fulfil. 

Kai Trump, the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. (right) and his ex-wife Vanessa (left), announced she has verbally committed to the University of Miami

The eldest granddaughter of Donald Trump will play golf for the Hurricanes 

Kai, whose Instagram and YouTube accounts are dedicated to the game, has won the ladies club championship at her grandfather’s golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, and has played with some of the biggest stars in the game.

And she credited the former president for helping her achieve her collegiate goal. 

‘I would like to thank my Grandpa for giving me access to great courses and tremendous support,’ she added. 

‘I would also like to thank my entire family for always encouraging and pushing me to be the best person I can possibly be. I would like to thank my friends for always cheering me on,’ she continued.

‘Last but not least I would love to thank Coach Janice and Coach Jim for giving me this opportunity. I am supper excited to be a cane and represent the University of Miami. Gooo Canes!’

Kai, who gained popularity when she stole the spotlight at the Republican National Convention,  has previously admitted her 78-year-old grandfather still manages to beat her. 

During a video of her playing with YouTube personality Grant Horvat last month – a week after her grandfather set the internet ablaze in a video of his own with Bryson DeChambeau –  Kai was asked who often wins the matches between the two and she admitted that, although they are normally close, the former president usually gets over the line.

She said: ‘I watched half of it (the DeChambeau video) because I was working out. It was awesome. It was crazy.

‘Genuinely, he always gives me a run for my money. It’s pretty close.

The 17-year-old credited the former president for helping her achieve her collegiate dream 

The teenager took to Instagram to reveal her decision alongside a series of photos 

The avid golfer posed at the University of Miami’s campus, making the school’s ‘U’ gesture

‘It’s never really like game over and I’ve won on the 15th hole. He wins a lot of the time. I do have to say that. I’ve got to get better.’

She has also shared the course with her grandpa as a teammate rather than an opponent. 

They formed part of a Pro-Am team ahead of the controversial LIV Golf tournament at Trump’s Doral course in Florida.

Kai played alongside uncle Eric Trump, Sergio Garcia, US PGA Champion Brooks Koepka and supporting cast of secret service agents.

And the young talent won’t be too far from her family – and her grandfather’s golf courses – when she ultimately flies the nest with the University of Miami’s golf team hitting the fairways at The Biltmore, a golf club roughly nine miles from Trump’s Doral course in Miami. 

Kai’s nearly 260-year drive and dedication to the sport helped earn her the Varsity Captain position at the Benjamin School, which Tiger Woods son, Charlie, also attends. 

Kai delivered a rousing speech at the Republic National Convention in Milwaukee on July 17

Kai (right) poses with her grandfather Donald and legendary golfer Tiger Woods (center)

Kai claims on her Instagram page to be part of Callaway Next, ‘the next generation of Callaway Tour Pros.’

Her longest drive is said to be 275 yards. Only 14 players on the LPGA averaged longer in 2023.

She has played with big-hitting DeChambeau, Swedish professional Daniela Holmqvist, two-time world long drive champion Kyle Berkshire and other promising youngsters.

Kai has met Woods and his fellow major winners Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed.