Kai Trump, a freshman golfer at the University of Miami, says she’s leaning on some high-level advice while she recovers from a wrist surgery that cut her first college season short last month.
The 19-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump has been open about her bond with Tiger Woods, the 15-time major champion who is dating her mother, Vanessa Trump. Vanessa is the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.
“He’s the best. I love him so much, and he’s a great guy, and he helps me whenever I want,” Kai Trump told Golfweek.
Woods and Vanessa Trump went public with their relationship in March of last year. Their families have crossed paths on the golf course before: Woods’ son, Charlie, and Kai Trump both played in the 2025 Junior Invitational.
Vanessa Trump has also shown public support for Woods during difficult stretches. After Woods was arrested on DUI charges, she posted “Love you” over a photo of the two of them together on a hammock, the same image Woods had shared when he first announced the relationship.
Woods has a long history in the public eye, including a high-profile divorce from Elin Nordegren and a later relationship with Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn. He was dating Erica Herman when he won the 2019 Masters, before a breakup that included sexual harassment allegations and an NDA lawsuit filed by Herman. Woods and Nordegren have since appeared amicable as they co-parent their children, Charlie and Sam, and were recently together when Charlie signed to play college golf at Florida State.
On the course, Woods has played in just 18 events since 2020, with a tie for 38th at that year’s Masters as his best major finish since. He hasn’t competed since the 2024 Open Championship. After his March arrest, Woods said he hoped to play in the 2026 Masters, but he ultimately sat out the entire season.
As for Kai Trump, there’s no timeline yet for when she’ll be cleared to return to competition for the Hurricanes.
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