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Rory McIlroy’s True Feelings on Kai Trump Emerge Amid ‘Nepo Baby’ Allegations
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Updated 14:31 13 Nov 2025 GMTPublished 14:29 13 Nov 2025 GMT

Rory McIlroy’s True Feelings on Kai Trump Emerge Amid ‘Nepo Baby’ Allegations

The golf star has spoken out about playing with Donald Trump's granddaughter.

Ben McCrum

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Rory McIlroy has revealed what he really thinks about Kai Trump's golf ability ahead of her professional debut.

On Thursday afternoon, Kai Trump, the granddaughter of American President Donald Trump, will make her Ladies Professional Golf Association debut as she tees off at The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at The Pelican Club outside Tampa, Florida.

Trump, who is the older daughter of Donald Trump Jr and his former wife Vanessa, is one of the three invited amateurs to play in the professional event, having been handed a sponsorship exemption, which is awarded to emerging golfers to show off their talents.

The 18-year-old is a known golf influencer on social media and has recently spent time training with her grandfather and Tiger Woods, who just so happens to be her mother's new boyfriend.

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And she has also spent time playing alongside current golf superstar McIlroy, who has shared his views on just how good Trump really is amid claims she is only playing at the event due to her family name.

Kai Trump has been training alongside Tiger Woods. (Image: Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Kai Trump has been training alongside Tiger Woods. (Image: Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Ahead of Trump's pro debut, many golf fans and other amateur players have questioned her inclusion in the LPGA event given the fact that she is ranked just #461 in the American Junior Golf Association standings.

However, others have pointed out that the young golfer, who officially signed to play college golf for the University of Miami next year, will be the perfect candidate to bring more eyes to the event and women's golf in general.

And it appears that golf world number two is likely part of the latter group, after the Northern Irishman was clearly impressed with her golf talents when they played together in a video posted to Trump's YouTube channel in March.

After watching Trump find the green and set up an easy putt with impressive shot from the rough, McIlroy admitted: "Good shot Kai!"

Later, he added: "You're too good for this YouTube golf."

Kai Trump tee time and schedule at The Annika

Trump is set to tee off from the 10th hole of The Pelican Club at around 12:32 p.m. ET (17:32 p.m GMT) on Thursday, November 13.

The 18-year-old will be playing alongside LPGA professionals Hinako Shinobu and Olivia Cowan.

Speaking about her participation on the professional event, Trump admitted: "I'm going to learn a lot no matter what happens.

"I'm going to take a lot away from it. To be inside the ropes with them playing with (the best players), learning what kind of shots they hit, what do they do on the course."

Featured Image Credit: Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images

Topics: Rory Mcilroy, Golf, Donald Trump, Tiger Woods

Ben McCrum
Ben McCrum

Ben is a sports journalist who specialises in football, Formula One and MMA. He has written for publications such as Manchester Evening News, WiganToday, Manchester World and beIN Sports. Throughout his career, he has interviewed top athletes including Gareth Southgate, Luke Littler, Tom Aspinall and Jenson Button.

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