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Kai Trump near top of leaderboard at South Florida junior golf tournament
Kai Trump is in contention this week at a South Florida PGA junior golf tournament in Palm Beach County.
Trump, the eldest grandchild of U.S. President Donald J. Trump and a rising senior at the Benjamin School, shot 76 (5-over) and is tied for second place after the first round of an SFPGA Medalist Tour event on July 16 at Lost City Golf Club in Atlantis, Florida.
Starting on No. 10, Trump birdied two of her first five holes to rise into first place. She faltered late in the round with four consecutive bogeys.
Boca Raton's Jayden Loyacona, an All-County selection and district champion last fall with Spanish River High School, shot 75 (4-over) to hold a solo lead after the first round.
Trump will tee off in the second round at 10:06 a.m. on July 17 in a group with Loyacona and Port St. Lucie's Abigail Smith.
Trump, a University of Miami golf commit, is seeking her first Medalist Tour victory. Her previous best finish was tied for seventh at Martin Downs Golf Club in Palm City.
Kai Trump hole-by-hole scorecard
Lost City Golf Club
July 16, 2025
Hole — Score (Strokes)
Final: In 37, Out 39, Total 76 (5-over)
Kai Trump energy drink
Trump, a University of Miami commit, announced her latest NIL deal on July 15.
She joined Accelerator Active Energy as an equity partner alongside former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne and NFL star Travis Kelce.
Trump made an appearance on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" morning show on July 15 to promote the NIL deal and discuss her golf game.
In February, Trump signed an endorsement deal with TaylorMade.
Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
