Kai Trump made his professional debut on Thursday.
Kai Trump’s participation in the LPGA tour competition has received a lot of criticism. PDO
President of the United States Donald Trump’s 18 year old grandchild I guess Trump made his professional debut on the golf courses on Thursday evening Finnish time.
A young player participates Annika Sörenstami to the eponymous The Annika tournament, which started in Florida.
It’s a big moment for Trump, but his invitation to the race has sparked heated debate on social media. In the opinion of many, the invitation was not based on sporting merits, but rather a PR stunt and a nepotistic decision.
Trump is only ranked 461 in the US junior ranking, and his level would not normally be sufficient for a professional competition.
He has only played junior national tournaments so far, and next year he will start the golf program at the University of Miami.
Known as a social media influencer with six million followers, Trump got involved as a sponsor athlete, which brings visibility and interest to the tournament among those who follow golf less.
– I don’t think anyone expects him to lift the trophy on Sunday, Sörenstam stated at the press conference held before the start of the competition Expressen’s by.
The criticism has been very harsh in some places and Sörenstam has taken it upon himself to defend the young player.
– I don’t understand how he endures it all. He is only 18 and constantly hears all sorts of things. He must be really strong, Sörenstam said.
– We all know how it feels to receive criticism, but he receives it a thousandfold.
Several parties assumed that Sörenstam himself would have invited Trump to the race, as the Swedish legend has previously famously shown his support For Donald Trump. The Telegraph however, revealed that this is not the case.
According to the newspaper, behind the invitation was Dan Doylei.e. the owner of the playing field, who wanted more visibility for the tournament.
Kai is Trump’s father Donald Trump Jr.who is the eldest of the president’s five children. His family circle also includes a golf legend Tiger Woodswho is his mother Vanessa Trump current spouse.
Donald and Kai Trump were photographed together in the White House yard at the end of September. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS