Kai Trump Shoots 78-76-81 in First College Golf Tournament
By Staff Writer
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Kai Trump closed out her first college golf tournament Tuesday, carding a final-round 10-over 81 to finish tied for 102nd at the 2026 Golfweek Fall Classic at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.
How did Kai Trump play in her college debut?
Trump, a freshman playing as an individual for the Miami Hurricanes, opened with rounds of 78 and 76 before the closing 81 in a 120-player field. The event marked her first competitive start since left wrist surgery earlier this year to repair damage to her ECU tendon and fibrocartilage complex.
| Round | Score |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 78 |
| Round 2 | 76 |
| Round 3 | 81 |
How did Miami's team perform at the Fall Classic?
Trump was one of two Hurricanes in the field, alongside teammate Carlee Rogers, who tied for 74th. Miami won its first team title of the season last week at the Boilermaker Classic, where Scarlett Schremmer took the individual crown; Trump did not play in that event.
Trump made her collegiate debut roughly a year after playing in her first LPGA start at The Annika, where she shot 83-75.
Frequently asked questions
What did Kai Trump shoot in her first college golf tournament?
Trump shot 78-76-81 at the 2026 Golfweek Fall Classic, finishing tied for 102nd in a 120-player field.
What team does Kai Trump play for?
Trump is a freshman playing for the Miami Hurricanes.
Why did Kai Trump miss part of the college golf season?
Trump had left wrist surgery earlier this year to address damage to her ECU tendon and fibrocartilage complex.
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