Kai Trump was falsely accused on social media of breaking the rules at The Masters this week.
The 18-year-old granddaughter of President Donald J. Trump shared some photos and a short video of herself at The Masters in Augusta, Georgia. Fans quickly believed that Kai Trump, who is set to play at the University of Miami next year, snuck her phone into Augusta National, which is very much against the rules.
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Headlines like “Kai Trump Under Fire for Allegedly Violating Cardinal Augusta National Rule” surfaced online.
However, Kai Trump did not break the rules at The Masters. Instead, she followed protocol.
Still cameras are allowed inside of the gates at Augusta National Golf Club during the practice rounds. Kai Trump made it clear that her photos came during a practice round and they were taken by her camera.
“What a special place 💚,” she wrote.
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After facing accusations of breaking the rules, she added: “Taken with my Sony camera 📸❤️.”
Nov 13, 2025; Belleair, Florida, USA; Kai Trump talks to media after the first round of The ANNIKA golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Masters’ list of prohibited items is long
The following items are prohibited at The Masters:
Electronic devices (Cell Phones, Laptops, Tablets, Beepers, Drones and other electronics), including devices capable of transmitting photo/video*
Radios, TVs, Noise and Music-producing devices
Knives and Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)
Chairs/Seats with pointed ends, Folding armchairs and Rigid-type chairs
Food, Beverage and Coolers
Golf shoes with metal spikes
Ladders, Periscopes, Tripods, Monopods and Selfie sticks
Backpacks, Bags and Purses larger than 10” x10” x12” (in its natural state)
The camera policy is as follows:
Cameras are strictly prohibited on Tournament days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). On Practice Round days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday), cameras are permitted for still photography and personal use only. Only one camera lens is permitted during Practice Rounds, and it may not exceed more than 8 inches in length when fully extended.
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The final round of The Masters is set for Sunday.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Apr 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Golf section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.