Kai Trump Visits Eye Doctor After Golf Putting Issues
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Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump and an emerging figure in junior golf, revealed she visited an eye doctor after recent troubles with putting.
Why It Matters
Kai Trump, 18, is gaining attention as an aspiring golfer with a rapidly growing social media following.
As the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., her presence in both sports and social media makes her journey significant to fans, critics and the golfing community.
She has notable tournament appearances, 3.2 million followers on TikTok, 1.7 million Instagram followers and 1.18 million subscribers on her YouTube channel.
President Donald Trump with his granddaughter, Kai Trump, and her mom, Vanessa Trump, at the ProAm ahead of the LIV Golf Team Championship on October 27, 2022.
President Donald Trump with his granddaughter, Kai Trump, and her mom, Vanessa Trump, at the ProAm ahead of the LIV Golf Team Championship on October 27, 2022.
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What To Know
In her August 2 vlog, Kai Trump told her viewers: "I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow because I have not been able to see out of my contacts...Honestly, I haven't been putting well recently and I stopped putting well when my eyesight got really bad."
"So, I'm hoping, maybe if I get some better contacts for myself, I can start reading it better," she said.
She explained that she has an astigmatism in one eye, which has made it increasingly hard to focus visually, likening her vision to "when a camera won't focus."
Kai Trump then filmed herself from the doctor's office and said: "My prescription has gotten so much worse. I was shocked."
After the appointment, Kai purchased new glasses and new lenses, which she hopes will improve her putting performance.
Kai's eye troubles come amid a high-profile period in her golf career.
Earlier in 2025, she faced criticism after finishing last at the Sage Valley Invitational. However, she rebounded at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Major Championship, posting substantially improved rounds and narrowly missing out on victory. She wrote on Instagram, "Not the result I wanted but happy with the progress I am making! Let's get back to work."
What People Are Saying
Kai Trump, at the 2024 Republican National Convention: "My name is Kai Madison Trump. I am the granddaughter of Donald Trump. I'm speaking today to share the side of my grandpa that people don't often see. To me, he's just a normal grandpa. He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren't looking. He always wants to know how we're doing in school. When I made the high honor roll, he printed it out to show his friends how proud he was of me. I know."
Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau previously said that Kai Trump's game is "pure skill."
What Happens Next
Kai Trump is continuing to update her substantial social media following on her golf journey.
Given her recent surge in public attention—stemming from both sporting achievements and her high-profile family connections—her progress will likely remain under scrutiny, especially as she competes in upcoming junior golf tournaments.
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