“College Golf Spotlight: Trump Granddaughter Signs with University of Miami”

by | Nov 13, 2025 | Miami News | 0 comments

In a crossover of politics, sports and celebrity, Kai Trump — granddaughter of Donald Trump and daughter of Donald Trump Jr. — has officially joined the women’s golf programme at University of Miami as part of its 2025 recruiting class.
The signing brings significant media attention: Kai is a 17-year-old multisport athlete, and she also competes in LPGA events via sponsor exemption. Her reasons? Proximity to home, strong academics and personal ties. The selection is notable both for her family background and her own athletic trajectory. From a university recruiting lens, Miami’s golf programme may benefit from increased visibility, sponsorship opportunities and national media coverage. For the athlete: the combination of sport, legacy and social-media presence opens multiple pathways beyond just collegiate competition.
For the local sports and education ecosystem: this reflects how Miami’s institutions continue to attract high-profile talent that merges athletic performance and personal branding. The ripple effect: enhanced commissioning of facilities, media rights, donor interest.
In summary: the University of Miami’s women’s golf programme just got a high-visibility recruit — Kai Trump — and the convergence of sport, politics and media ensures the story will remain in focus.