Kai Trump knows what her family name and massive social media following come with! The 18-year-old has become a key factor in bringing more exposure to the ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, hence the invite. But at the same time, she also faces high public scrutiny, with people questioning, ‘Why her?’ However, standing toe-to-toe against the media, Annika Sorenstam, the event’s host , has jumped to her defense.

“I’m sure we can all relate to what it’s like to get criticism here and there, but she gets it a thousand times. So that’s why I just want to give her a break to come out here and have fun. We want her to feel like family here, and I want her to feel welcome. I mean, give this girl a chance, right? I think that’s our responsibility this week,” Sorenstam told Golfweek.

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