LPGA Debut: Trump Makes Progress, Falls Short of Cut in Florida Tournament
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In her highly anticipated LPGA debut, 18-year-old Kai Trump showed significant improvement, posting a five-over par 75 on the second day of the Annika at Pelican tournament in Florida. Although she missed the cut and will likely finish last, Trump expressed pride in her eight-stroke improvement from Thursday to Friday. Trump attributed her better performance on Friday to a calmer mental state, saying she was 'very nervous' on the first day. Despite a few miscues, including a triple-bogey at the par-four fifth, Trump bounced back with a strong finish, including a near-hole-in-one at the 12th hole. Trump, who has signed to play for the University of Miami next year, will likely speak to her grandfather, US President Donald Trump, about her LPGA experience. She plans to highlight her positive performance, including hitting a great shot on 18 for two consecutive days. The decision to offer Trump a sponsor's exemption was criticized by some, but Pelican Golf Club owner Don Doyle Jr. defended the move, stating that it brought attention to the event and attracted new viewers to women's golf. Swedish great Annika Sorenstam, the host of the event, emphasized that the experience was about opportunities, memories, and lessons learned, rather than winning the trophy.
