Who is Kai Trump? Daughter of Vanessa Trump, who is dating Tiger Woods, and Donald Trump Jr., who is dating Bettina Anderson, graduates in May 2026.
Watch: Donald Trump Jr. and his daughter Kai’s full 2024 RNC remarks
Kai Trump joined her father Donald Trump Jr. on stage to deliver remarks at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Kai Trump is the eldest grandchild of President Donald Trump.Alexander Trump Boulos, Donald Trump’s youngest grandchild, was born days after Kai turned 18 years old.Kai Trump is a social media influencer with a vlog on YouTube and more than 1 million followers on Instagram.Kai Trump’s siblings are Donald Trump III, Spencer Trump, Tristan Trump and Chloe Trump.
Happy “first last day of school,” Kai Trump!
President Donald Trump’s eldest granddaughter started senior year Wednesday, Aug. 12, at The Benjamin School in Florida − and like many experiencing the rite of passage, she posted a photo about it on social media: “I cannot believe it’s my last first day of high school. Senior year here we come #friends #senioryear”
The YouTube vlogger and social media maven has lived in South Florida for about five years now, playing golf at the same private school attended by the children of golf legend Tiger Woods.
Though fall 2025 marks the start of Kai Trump’s senior year in high school, she already has plans for college − and beyond.
The 18-year-old daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and Vanessa Trump said she would stay in South Florida for college, announcing in fall 2024 that she had committed to play golf at the University of Miami starting fall 2026.
The eldest of Donald Trump’s 11 grandchildren has made several public appearances since her speech at the Republican National Convention in July 2024 ahead of the presidential election. This is unlike her 19-year-old uncle, Barron Trump, the youngest of Donald Trump’s children, who has made few public appearances since his father’s election and inauguration.
Below is information about Kai Trump, where she goes to school and her love for the game of golf.
Kai Trump, class of 2026: What to know about the first granddaughter
Kai Madison Trump is the oldest child of Donald Trump Jr. and former model Vanessa Kay Trump, formerly Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi.
She is the oldest of President Donald Trump’s 11 grandchildren and the oldest child of Donald Trump Jr.’s five children.
She shares her grandfather’s love of golf. She plays competitively and in August 2024, announced her commitment to stay in Florida for college and play golf at the University of Miami after she graduates from the Benjamin School in Palm Beach County, Florida.
“I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Miami,” Kai wrote in an August 18, 2024, Instagram post. “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. I would like to thank my grandpa for giving me access to great courses and tremendous support… I am super excited to be a cane and represent the University of Miami. Gooo Canes!”
In February 2025, Kai Trump became the highest-valued player in girls’ high school golf, after announcing her first lucrative endorsement deal with big-name golf equipment company TaylorMade.
The exact terms of Kai Trump’s deal with TaylorMade were not disclosed, but there is some information about her name, image and likeness valuation. She also has another NIL endorsement, in addition to the February golf equipment deal that propelled her valuation to more than $1 million.
“Golf has always been a massive part of my life and is my biggest passion. I always aspire to be a leader and a positive figure on and off the golf course,” Kai Trump’s SportsRecruits biography says.
Where does Kai Trump play golf, go to school in Florida?
Kai Trump was born and mostly raised in New York, but now lives in Jupiter, Florida, with her mother, former model Vanessa Trump, and siblings.
According to Kai Trump’s SportsRecruits profile, she moved to South Florida when she was 13 years old. In addition to playing golf and studying at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, the first granddaughter has made several appearances with her famous family.
Her parents’ romantic lives have generated some headlines, too: Her father, Donald Trump Jr., has been dating Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson since 2024 after splitting from former Fox News host and potential Greece ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Her mother, Vanessa Trump, currently is dating Tiger Woods, father of Sam Alexis Woods, who graduated from the Benjamin School as class of 2025, and Charlie Axel Woods, now a junior at the Benjamin School.
Both Kai Trump and Charlie Woods spent part of their summer in various golf tournaments. Charlie Woods helped the Benjamin School’s varsity golf team win a state title when he was a freshman.
Where is the Benjamin School in Florida?
The Benjamin School’s elementary and middle school campus are in North Palm Beach on Ellison Wilson Road, appropriately located near Golfview Road and wedged between two golf courses.
The Benjamin School’s high school campus, where Kai Trump, Sam Woods (daughter of Tiger Woods) and Charlie Woods attend school, is in Palm Beach Gardens, on Grandiflora Road, not far from Abacoa Golf Club.
Other famous golfers have also sent their children to The Benjamin School, including Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman.
Where is Kai Trump’s favorite golf course?
One of Kai Trump’s favorite golf courses is near her home and school: Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
“My favorite golf course is Trump International — that’s the Palm Beach, Florida, one — just because I grew up on it. I think it’s beautiful and it’s my home course, so I love that one,” Kai Trump said in a “Q&A” YouTube video that she posted in December 2024.
“But my favorite golf course that my family (doesn’t) own is Panther National,” she said of the course in nearby Palm Beach Gardens. “That place is awesome, one of my friends is a member there, and I’ve played it a few times. It’s so nice.”
