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Amateur golfer Kai Trump was in attendance at one of the sport’s premier events this week. President Donald Trump’s granddaughter traveled to the historic Augusta National Golf Club, where she had the opportunity to get a closer look at some of the world’s best golfers competing for the coveted Masters green jacket.
But Trump traveled to Georgia knowing five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods would be absent. Woods was arrested after a crash in Florida late last month. He later announced that he would not compete at this year’s Masters and was given permission to seek treatment outside the United States
Trump’s mother, Vanessa, has been publicly linked to Woods romantically. Vanessa supported Woods amid the fallout from his arrest on DUI charges, writing “Love you” in a caption to an Instagram story post, which included a photo of the pair.
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Kai Trump competes in the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., April 10, 2026. (Instagram/@KAITRUMPGOLFER)
The 18-year-old Trump shared highlights from his visit to Augusta National in a post on Instagram Thursday, including a photo with LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and his caddy, Greg Bodine.
“What a special place,” wrote Kai, who will play college golf in Miami, with a heart emoji.
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Kai Trump, a University of Miami commit, plays his tee shot on the second hole during The Annika at Pelican Nov. 13, 2025 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire)
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office in Florida said Woods was driving at a “high rate of speed” when his vehicle collided with another car, causing it to flip onto its driver’s side.
Authorities said Woods “exemplified signs of impairment.” He blew “triple-zero” for alcohol but refused a urine test.
“DUI investigators came to the scene here and Mr. Woods exemplified signs of impairment. They did several tests on him. Of course he explained the injuries and the surgeries he had. We took that into consideration, but they did some in-depth roadside testing,” a sheriff’s department spokesman said.
Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club after a match against Los Angeles Golf Club at the SoFi Center on March 24, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (Adam Glanzman/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images)
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Woods pleaded not guilty to the DUI charges. Before his arrest, he indicated that he intended to play in this year’s Masters.
