Tiger Woods advice for Kai Trump ahead of teens scrutinized LPGA debut

Kai Trump has received advice from the President of the United States, World Golf Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam and 15-time major champion Tiger Woods ahead of her LPGA Tour debut this week.Trump, 18, received a sponsor’s invite to The Annika Driven by Gainbridge, which has drawn the ire of many critics.A high school senior who has committed to play for the University of Miami, Trump has had middling success in local events but brings nearly nine million followers across social media platforms and is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump.Woods, who is dating Kai Trump’s mother, Vanessa, offered his advice on the event at Pelican Golf Club in Naples, Fla.“I mean, he is the best golfer in the entire world.

I would say that.And even better person,” Trump said Tuesday.

“He told me to go out there and have fun and just go with the flow.Whatever happens, happens.”Trump played nine holes of a pro-am round on Monday with tournament host Sorenstam, who came away impressed by the youngster’s passion for the game and comfort level in the intense spotlight following her.“I just don’t know how she does it, honestly,” Sorenstam said.

“To be (18) years old and hear all the comments, she must be super tough on the inside.I’m sure we can all relate 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, 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.”Trump said she never hesitated when offered a sponsor exemption from Dan Doyle Jr., the owner of Pelican Golf Club.

Sorenstam made her invitation to Wake Forest senior Anne-Sterre den Dunnen while Gainbridge gave its invite to Northwestern All-American Lauryn Nguyen.Doyle, the CEO of Tampa-based DEX Imaging, has donated to Republican campaign committees.He readily acknowledged the i...