Kai Trump reveals how she deals with negative comments on social media: 'I know who I am'
For an -year-old in the national spotlight Kai Trump the eldest grandchild of President Donald Trump has had to deal with a fair share of critics and naysayers as she pursues a professional career in golf During a candid conversation with her aunt Lara Trump the future University of Miami golfer explained how she deals with those negative comments as she stays focused on her goals I just stay away from it she responded during an interview with her aunt on My View with Lara Trump It doesn t really affect me because I don t know I know who I am It doesn t really matter to be honest People say whatever they want to say at the end of the day I know what s true and I know the type of person I am It doesn t really matter CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COMKai had her LPGA Tour debut at The ANNIKA at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair Florida earlier this month and though it didn t go exactly how she planned she still came away happy with the results in her first ever professional event The first day I ve never been more nervous in my entire life That was like the Republican National Convention times Kai explained her aunt as they drove in a golf cart It was very nerve wrecking For the nerves I played well the first day Then the second day I kinda went out there and was like OK no more nerves The nerves weren t as bad and I did really well So I mean it was a great experience Thankful for the opportunity The high school senior shot a first-round which put her in last place out of players But she bounced back on the second day with a five-over Unfortunately for Kai it wasn t enough to make the cut into the weekend GOLF STAR IMPRESSED WITH KAI TRUMP'S LPGA DEBUT DESPITE POOR RESULTS GREAT OPPORTUNITY However the experience was invaluable for Kai who will be joining the Miami Hurricanes golf association next year She spoke about why she chose Miami during the interview Really just came down to the coaches I love the campaign and I also didn t want to be so far away from home because I love coming back home she disclosed I love Florida So it really just came down to the coaches The school is great for academics and the crew is awesome she noted Kai s performance on the LPGA Tour may not have been what she required but LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau not long ago reported Fox News Digital that he sees things differently She shot five-over the second round which is really it s veritably really impressive he explained We didn t know how she was going to do she handled herself very well and what a great opportunity I was talking to tournament host Annika Sorenstam She's a part of the council on Sports Fitness and Nutrition and we were just talking about how you know What do you think about it We were both talking and this is a great opportunity She's like 'There's plenty of others that have gotten invites that didn't do well but it was a great experience for them And I think it's going to be a great experience for her It was awesome to see her go out there and compete doing what she loves doing and she's getting better Of lesson Kai loves the moments when she gets to spend time on the class with her grandfather too She called every one of those rounds very special and looks forward to them whenever they can hit the links with their busy schedules But Kai remains determined and focused on getting better each day to check her goals off one by one starting with her next four years as a Hurricanes golfer I m going to go to college for four years at the University of Miami play golf for them there Then if I get anymore sponsor invites I ll go play an LPGA Tour event here and there if I can those invites Then after college go pro that s the plan Obviously it s a lot easier disclosed than done she declared Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter