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Kai Trump, the president’s granddaughter, made her LPGA debut Thursday at the Annika tournament but struggled with early bogeys as questions persisted about merit.

Tournament officials acknowledged her sponsor invitation was designed to boost viewership and bring new audiences to women’s golf, not reward her ranking.

With 9 million social media followers, she may help introduce golf to younger fans, though critics argue her privilege undermines the sport’s competitive fairness.

After enduring others teeing off on her for two weeks, Kai Trump was finally able to set a golf ball on a tee and swing away in an LPGA Tour event.

President Trump’s eldest granddaughter shot a 13-over 83

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