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Kai Trump, granddaughter of President Donald Trump, signs with Miami women's golf

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Kai Trump Miami Hurricanes

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump, officially signed with the Miami women’s golf team on Wednesday.

The 18-year-old has a massive social media following and has been committed to the Hurricanes for some time. Miami women’s golf head coach Janice Olivencia commented on Trump’s addition to the team early Wednesday morning:

“Kai will bring tremendous energy and excitement to Miami. She’s a multi-sport athlete with a strong competitive spirit and a true love for the game of golf. Kai is very committed to her growth, both as a player and as a person, and her emphasis on development will continue to lead her to new heights. Kai has big goals for Canes golf, with the work ethic to match.”

This is a big week for Trump, as she’s now officially headed to Coral Gables and is also making her LPGA Tour debut. Trump is competing as a sponsor’s exemption in The ANNIKA, hosted by legendary women’s golfer Annika Sorenstam, at Pelican Golf Club in Belair, Florida.

“My dream has been to compete with the best in the world on the LPGA Tour, and I am thrilled to be able to compete at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican in November,” Kai Trump said in a release, per CBS Sports. “This event will be an incredible experience. I look forward meeting and competing against so many of my heroes and mentors in golf as I make my LPGA Tour debut.”

LPGA Tour is ‘excited’ to see Kai Trump

“Sponsor invitations are an important way to spotlight emerging talent and bring new attention to our tournaments and the LPGA,” LPGA executive Ricki Lasky said in a release. “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.”

Kai Trump is the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. She is a senior at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach County and has over six million combined followers on four social media platforms. Kai Trump recently launched an apparel and lifestyle brand that is focused on supporting young women pursuing sports. She is appearing in The ANNIKA, which is hosted by 10-time major champion Annika Sorenstam.

Trump is joining a Miami women’s golf team that has won five national championships in its history. There have also been five individual national champions, with the last being Penny Hammel in 1983.

On3’s Brian Jones contributed to this story.