Granddaughter of Donald Trump, Kai Trump, speaks at RNC
Granddaughter of Donald Trump and daughter of Donald Trump Jr., Kai Trump, spoke about her grandfather at the Republican National Convention.
Kai Trump, Donald Trump’s 17-year-old granddaughter, has amassed millions of followers on social media, documenting laid-back hangouts with her presidential grandpop and Elon Musk to a full-glam getup on-stage during Inauguration Day festivities.
But it was before her grandfather’s presidential victory and even before she made her political debut at the Republican National Convention last year that the teen made it clear what drives her: Golf.
The rising young golfer, who is the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and ex-wife Vanessa Trump, has shared her love of the game in dozens of video clips — including her first-ever Instagram post on Feb. 23, 2021, standing alongside her grandfather and Tiger Woods. In the caption, a young Trump wished the 15-time major champion a speedy recovery after he suffered serious leg injuries in a single-car crash.
It came full circle over the weekend when Woods and Kai Trump were spotted at the Genesis Invitational in Torrey Pines, hours after Woods and Donald Trump played their own round.
With a golf scholarship and a just-signed, big-name endorsement deal in her pocket, the teen’s next move is a major golf tourney, playing in a field that includes Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie. Here’s more to know about the New York-born-turned-Floridian Kai Trump.
How old is Kai Trump, Donald Trump’s granddaughter?
Kai Madison Trump is the oldest of Donald Trump’s 10 grandchildren and the oldest child of Donald Trump Jr.’s five children. She is 17 and will turn 18 in a few months, on May 12.
Who are Kai Trump’s parents?
Kai Trump’s parents are Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump, who were married from 2005 to 2018. Kai’s siblings are Donald “Donnie” Trump III — who just turned 16 — Tristan Trump, Spencer Trump and Chloe Trump. Her grandparents are Donald Trump and the late Ivana Trump.
The teen made her political debut on stage at the Republican National Convention, telling the crowd Donald Trump is “just a normal grandpa.”
Does Kai Trump play golf?
Kai Trump plays golf competitively and is rising in her sport. She plays varsity golf for her school, The Benjamin School in Jupiter, Florida. Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods’ son, also attends the school and plays golf there. Her team has won several regional and conference championships, and she won the 2024 Ladies Club Championship at Trump International Palm Beach.
Last August, the teen made a verbal commitment to play collegiate golf at the University of Miami. She will join the Hurricanes in the 2026 signing class, according to Golfweek. Over the weekend, the teen was spotted at the Genesis Invitational in La Jolla, California, with Tiger Woods.
She has made a name for herself on social media, garnering over 5.5 million followers combined on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Her Instagram page — @kaitrumpgolfer — is even a nod to her love of the sport.
Kai Trump and TaylorMade endorsement
Kai Trump announced on social media she had signed an endorsement deal with golf equipment manufacturer TaylorMade Golf.
She joins other well-known stars on the company’s staff, including Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Nelly Korda, Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa. The company also have signed influencers including Grant Horvat and Barstool’s Fore Play.
Kai Trump and Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie Woods, will golf together
Kai Trump and Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods, are playing at the prestigious 2025 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, South Carolina, from March 19-22, according to Golfweek, citing a report by GolfChannel.
The Junior Invitational field is usually comprised of 36 of the highest-ranked boys and 24 highest-ranked girls in the world. The top six players in Junior Golf Scoreboard’s rankings are in the field.
Woods ranks 713th in those rankings. Trump is ranked No. 2,342 on the scoreboard.
How much is Kai Trump worth? What is NIL?
College golfers in 2021 began receiving payments via NIL agreements, which refers to a college athlete’s legal rights over how their image is used and allows them to profit from their personal brand — i.e. NIL, or name, image and likeness.
Kai Trump’s estimated NIL is $1.2 million, according to On3, an outlet that tracks athlete’s NIL values. Last week, On3 reported Kai Trump fourth among the top NIL college valuations, with LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne, LSU basketball player Flau’Jae Johnson and UConn basketball player Paige Bueckers ahead.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
