The Golf Channel is facing heat for its Kai Trump decision.
On Wednesday, the Golf Channel announced that the 18-year-old Trump will be part of a special broadcast later this month. Kai Trump will provide “guest commentary” for the Golf Channel Games, an event created by Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald J. Trump, recently made her LPGA Tour debut.
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Kai Trump played in The ANNIKA, an LPGA Tour event hosted in Florida. She missed the cut, though she didn’t completely embarrass herself. Kai Trump shot an 83 in the first round and a 75 in the second round. Now, she’ll be getting more involved in the golf world.
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 18-year-old University of Miami commit was thankful for the opportunity.
“You all made this week so special for me. It was a lifelong dream to play in a LPGA event, and this is just the start. I learned so much about my game and myself out there. I was so impressed by all the LPGA players I met and got to watch as well. I’m going to use this experience to keep growing as a person and as a golfer. Thank you all for the support! 🫶,” she wrote.
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Now, Kai Trump will be one of several notable personalities working the upcoming event for The Golf Channel, including Steve Sands, Smylie Kaufman, Brad Faxon, Johnson Wagner and active PGA Tour player Keith Mitchell.
The golf world has been quick to react to her inclusion.
Golf Channel criticized for including Kai Trump
The Golf Channel is taking heat for including Kai Trump in its event.
“Stupid,” one fan wrote.
“Why?” one fan added.
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“And the PGAT continues their downward spiral into irrelevance,” one fan added.
“Good Lord,” one fan added.
What do you make of the Golf Channel’s decision to include Kai Trump in its upcoming broadcast?
This story was originally published by The Spun on Dec 3, 2025, where it first appeared in the Golf section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
