Overview
- Tournament officials confirmed Tuesday that Kai Trump will play The ANNIKA at Pelican Golf Club on Nov. 13–16 via a sponsor exemption, marking her LPGA debut.
- The high school senior at The Benjamin School has committed to the University of Miami and is currently No. 461 in the AJGA Girls rankings after three starts this year.
- LPGA executive Ricki Lasky said sponsor invitations highlight emerging talent and that Trump’s large following is helping the tour reach younger audiences.
- The penultimate LPGA event features defending champion Nelly Korda, with WNBA star Caitlin Clark scheduled for the Nov. 12 pro-am, and carries a $3.25 million purse.
- Coverage includes criticism from commentators questioning the selection’s competitive merit and suggesting family prominence and publicity played a role.