Kai Trump Signs NIL Deal With Accelerator Energy Brand originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Kai Trump Just Leveled Up Her NIL Game, And She’s Only Getting Started
Six million followers. One rising golf career. And now, a power move into business.
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On July 15, future University of Miami golfer Kai Trump signed a NIL deal with Accelerator Active Energy, the same brand tied to Travis Kelce and Livvy Dunne. The announcement wasn’t subtle. It came with a bold video, a presidential-style speech, and a message that Kai isn’t just a face, she’s a force.
This isn’t your average endorsement. Kai is joining as an equity partner. That puts her in rare air among student-athletes.
And she hasn’t even swung a club in college yet.
University of Miami golf commit, Kai Trump.Courtesy of On3
NIL Meets Golf Meets Gen Z Influence
Trump’s deal with Accelerator is a clear signal: golf is stepping into the NIL spotlight. Until now, the sport has been slow to cash in on the explosion of college athlete branding. Kai changes that.
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She’s the first golf athlete to land a deal with the California-based energy drink. Her name will be featured in campaigns. Accelerator will become a staple on her social media. With over 6 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, she has the reach, and now, the brand alignment.
“She’s going to be a leading voice in NIL and beyond,” said Andrew Wilkinson, CEO of Accelerator.
He’s not wrong.
A Deal With Power Behind It
Travis Kelce. Livvy Dunne. Paula Badosa. Evan Carter. Now, Kai Trump joins the athlete roster of a company that’s picking winners.
Accelerator isn’t just hyping athletes. They’re building a team of cultural icons. Their formula? No sugar. No taurine. Just clean energy and brain-boosting blends. NSF Certified. Plant-based ingredients. The kind of thing that hits with both health-conscious athletes and everyday fans.
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For Trump, it’s about more than energy on the golf course.
“An energy drink like Accelerator helps me stay locked in,” Kai said. “Whether I’m training, studying, or traveling, it fits into everything I do.”
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Why This Deal Matters
This is more than a one-off. It’s a blueprint.
Kai Trump just proved that women’s golf has a seat at the NIL table. She’s not waiting for college trophies or tour wins. She’s building her brand, and her bank account, before her first swing in NCAA play.
The partnership video, filmed at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, leans into her name but makes it clear: this moment is hers.
And she’s just getting started.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
