"The idea of the exemption, when you go into the history of exemptions, is to bring attention to an event, You got to see her live, she's lovely to speak to. And she's brought a lot of viewers through Instagram, and things like that, who normally don't watch women's golf. That was the hope. And we're seeing that now."
"President Trump's eldest granddaughter shot a 13-over 83 Thursday in the first round of the Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. The high school senior and University of Miami commit bogeyed the first five holes before registering a par, totaling 42 on her front nine and 41 on the back."
Kai Trump made her LPGA Tour debut at the Annika tournament, shooting a 13-over 83 in the first round after bogeying the first five holes and finishing 42 on the front nine and 41 on the back. She is an 18-year-old high school senior and University of Miami commit ranked No. 461 by the American Junior Golf Assn and competing on the Srixon Medalist Tour. Tournament and club officials acknowledged the sponsor invitation aimed to boost viewership and draw younger audiences through her nearly nine million social media followers. Critics argued that the exemption reflected privilege and undermined competitive fairness despite increased attention to the event.
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