Donald Trump's granddaughter set for LPGA debut after receiving sponsor exemption

Trump has been granted a sponsor exemption for the Florida event, the penultimate stop on the LPGA calendar and one of the strongest fields outside the majors.

A high school senior in Florida, Trump has committed to play college golf at the University of Miami in 2026. She also boasts more than six million followers across her social media platforms and recently launched an apparel and lifestyle brand focused on empowering young women in sport.

WNBA star Caitlin Clark is set to return to the tournament's pro-am for a second successive year.

Defending champion Nelly Korda headlines the field, with Lydia Ko and Charley Hull also expected to tee it up.

"My dream has been to compete with the best in the world on the LPGA Tour," Kai wrote on social media.

"This event will be an incredible experience. I look forward to meeting and competing against so many of my heroes and mentors in golf as I make my LPGA Tour debut."

Trump, the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr., is a senior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach County and has committed to join the Miami Hurricanes golf programme next year.

She competes in amateur tournaments both nationally through the American Junior Golf Association and in local events across Florida.

Currently ranked No. 461 in the AJGA Girls standings, she has played three events so far this year.

"Sponsor invitations are an important way to spotlight emerging talent and bring new attention to our tournaments and the LPGA," said Ricki Lasky, LPGA chief tour business and operations officer.

"Kai's broad following and reach are helping introduce golf to new audiences, especially among younger fans. We're excited to see her take this next step in her journey, and we're proud to work closely with our partners in Tampa Bay whose continued commitment to advancing the women's game helps elevate the LPGA and expand its visibility."