President Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai Trump is opening up about her bond with Vanessa Trump’s boyfriend, Tiger Woods.
In a recent interview with Golf Week, Kai reflected on Vanessa, 48, introducing her to golf at age 2, noting that if it wasn’t for her mom the 19-year-old “probably wouldn’t be about playing” the sport “right now.”
Kai, who made her collegiate debut with the University of Miami earlier this year, does play golf with her grandfather and can ask Woods for advice.
“He’s the best,” she told the outlet when asked how much Woods helps her with her game. “I love him so much, and he’s a great guy, and he helps me whenever I want.”
Vanessa shares Kai and daughter Chloe, 11, as well as sons Donald III, 17, Tristan Milos, 14, and Spencer Frederick, 13, with ex-husband Donald Trump Jr. The pair announced their divorce in 2018. Vanessa has since moved on with Woods.
Vanessa and the pro golfer went public with their relationship in 2025. In July, Kai gushed over the support she receives from Woods.
“He’s inspired me a lot,” Kai exclusively told Us at the 2026 ESPYS. “Just to be a better person, better golfer, and stuff like that.”
Kai noted that the best piece of advice Woods has given her is to “just keep on being you and just live life.” She added, “He’s amazing.”
Two months later, Kai faced a wrist injury when she “hit the ground next to the first cart path” while playing in the Golfweek Fall Challenge. She has since undergone surgery.
“While I had hoped to avoid surgery, after talks with my family, coaches, and athletic training staff I know I made the best decision for my long-term health and my future in the game I love,” she wrote via Instagram in October. “It’s certainly not how I envisioned the next few months, but sometimes the journey takes an unexpected turn, and I’m choosing to embrace this one with patience, and a whole lot of determination.”
She continued, “Recovery will take time, but I’m incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by amazing people who continue to lift me up, encourage me, and remind me that every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Having the right people by your side makes all the difference, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”
Kai concluded her message by thanking “Dr. Carlson and the incredible team at HSS in New York for taking such great care of me, and to my teammates, coaches, family, and everyone who has supported me along the way.”
“For now, it’s all about healing, and trusting the process,” she wrote. “I can’t wait to be back with my team, doing what I love. I’ll be back before you know it, stronger and more grateful than ever! Go Canes!”
