Donald Trump, Kai Trump depart White House to attend Ryder Cup
U.S. President Donald J. Trump, joined by his eldest grandchild Kai Trump, spoke to the press prior to traveling to the Ryder Cup on Sept. 26, 2025.
Kai Trump, granddaughter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, is playing varsity golf for the Benjamin School.She appeared with the U.S. President on Friday at the Ryder Cup in New York.Her high school team is ranked No. 1 in Palm Beach County and among the top teams in Florida.Trump, a University of Miami commit, has consistently placed in the top five in her high school tournaments this season.
One of America’s highest profile varsity golfers is once again teeing it up in Palm Beach County this fall.
Kai Trump, eldest grandchild of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, is playing for the Benjamin School golf team in FHSAA competition.
She joined Trump at the Ryder Cup on Friday, Sept. 26, making an entrance with the U.S. President at Bethpage Black in New York prior to the afternoon sessions of between Team USA and Team Europe.
Trump’s high school golf team, the Benjamin School, is the top-ranked girls team in Palm Beach County. Benjamin held a No. 5 ranking in Florida and No. 21 national ranking as of Sept. 24.
While Trump, a University of Miami commit, has not won a varsity event this season, she’s yet to finish outside the top 5 in any tournament she’s played.
Here’s a look at how Kai Trump has fared in Florida varsity golf competition this season:
Kai TrumpSept. 11 vs. Pine School at The Club at Admiral’s Cove: T2 (39)Sept. 4 vs. Jensen Beach at Jensen Beach Golf Club: 4 (40)Sept. 2 vs. Dwyer at The Club at Admiral’s Cove: T3 (36)Aug. 28 vs. King’s Academy at The Club at Admiral’s Cove: 4 (39)Aug. 26 vs. St. Edward’s at The Club at Admiral’s Cove: T2 (36)
Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@gannett.com.
