Kai Trump, granddaughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump, and Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods, both helped their respective high school teams secure district championship victories in Florida. For both young golfers, the recent wins at the 13-1A District Championships offer an opportunity to continue their family legacies in golf while facing the pressure of high expectations.
Competing on familiar territory, Kai Trump contributed to Benjamin High School’s victory at Trump International in West Palm Beach, despite posting a personal score of 11-over 84 and finishing sixth among her teammates. The Bucs claimed the women’s title with a team score of 28-over 320, edging out Oxbridge Academy, who placed second at 47-over. Meanwhile, her teammate Kaitlyn Hummers led the way individually with an impressive 1-over 74, capturing the individual district trophy.
Charlie Woods, competing in the men’s division for Benjamin High School, also took sixth on the leaderboard, shooting a solid 1-over 73 at the Champions Club at Summerfield. This marked Woods’ return to competition following a challenging season of missed cuts and a previous benching, echoing the pressures Kai faces as well. Unlike Trump’s team, which had a wider margin, the Bucs’ men’s team narrowly won their title by posting 3-over 291, celebrating on social media with, “Wasn’t pretty but got the job done at districts. Onto regionals.”
Perspective: Can Trump and Woods Shine as They Advance?
Both Kai Trump and Charlie Woods will now face stiffer competition at the Region 4-1A Championships at Miami Shores Golf Club. As they prepare, the question remains whether the young athletes will rise to these expectations or feel weighed down by their family names. Each has shown resilience and promise, yet they also face the scrutiny that comes with their famous lineage.
Both teams now aim to secure regional titles on Monday, where individual victories for Trump and Woods could further cement their reputations in high school golf.
Sources for this article include: Palm Beach Post, official social media posts of Kai Trump and Charlie Woods.
