By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-12-09 05:11:41 | Updated at 2024-12-24 12:52:39
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Kai Trump teamed up with two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau to show off her golf skills once again.
The 17-year-old granddaughter of Donald Trump, who has already committed to playing golf collegiately at the University of Miami, has taken the internet by storm in recent months after she sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses at her prowess on the fairways to her channels.
And this week was no exception as Kai, the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa, posted a video of herself and DeChambeau attempting an insane trick shot.
The teenager stood behind the LIV Golf star on the driving range before chipping the golf ball into his path.
DeChambeau, without looking back, timed his swing perfectly to connect with the ball after Kai flicked it forward into his stance.
However, the success came at a cost for DeChambeau, who claimed his second major victory at the US Open earlier this year, as his driver seemingly couldn't handle the shot. After connecting with the ball, his club head snapped and went flying after it.
Kai Trump (R) teamed up with two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau (L) for a trick shot
The 17-year-old granddaughter of Donald Trump shared the video to her Instagram profile
The pair previously shared some banter at the launch of sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket last month with the professional golfer making a cameo in Kai's YouTube vlog.
Standing next to the granddaughter of the future 47th President as they watched the rocket launch, the professional golfer shared his desire to make it into space and revealed what he would do if he ever did.
'I want to do that so badly,' DeChambeau declared gesturing to the launch pad off-camera. 'I would literally cry for a good couple of hours being up there and looking at the earth.'
While the player's first steps in space wouldn't be so productive, DeChambeau did also reveal ambitious intentions for his own engineering experiments.
He told Kai the bright idea for an invention of his own, before explaining how it could improve her golf game.
'I'll design a rocketship golf club with boosters on the back so you increase your club head speed,' he claimed, before adding, 'Just for you.'
'Just for me, yeah? I'm gonna need it. Wow that hurt,' Kai quipped back, jokingly taking offense to DeChambeau's suggestion that her club head speed could do with an improvement.
Earlier this year, Kai joined the world of sporting influencers when she launched her own YouTube channel earlier this year, sharing an election night insight video and a day-in-the-life vlog among mainly golf content.
DeChambeau is pictured with Donald Trump Jr. (L) and Kai at the SpaceX Starship rocket
Kai has long been tipped to best her grandad and become the most accomplished golfer of the Trump dynasty - something she now appears set to fulfil .
She has won the ladies club championship at her grandfather's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, and has played with some of the biggest stars in the game.
She credited the former president for helping her achieve her collegiate goal when announcing her commitment to the University of Miami.
'I would like to thank my Grandpa for giving me access to great courses and tremendous support,' she said.
'I would also like to thank my entire family for always encouraging and pushing me to be the best person I can possibly be. I would like to thank my friends for always cheering me on,' she continued.
She has also shared the course with her grandpa as a teammate rather than an opponent.
They formed part of a Pro-Am team ahead of the controversial LIV Golf tournament at Trump's Doral course in Florida.
Kai played alongside uncle Eric Trump, Sergio Garcia, Brooks Koepka and supporting cast of secret service agents.
The teenager is an avid golfer like her grandfather (left) who sealed a return to the White House
Kai the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. (right) and his ex-wife Vanessa (left), announced she verbally committed to the University of Miami to play golf earlier this year
And the young talent won't be too far from her family - and her grandfather's golf courses - when she ultimately flies the nest with the University of Miami's golf team hitting the fairways at The Biltmore, a golf club roughly nine miles from Trump's Doral course in Miami.
Kai's nearly 260-year drive and dedication to the sport helped earn her the Varsity Captain position at the Benjamin School, which Tiger Woods son, Charlie, also attends.
Kai claims on her Instagram page to be part of Callaway Next, 'the next generation of Callaway Tour Pros.'
Her longest drive is said to be 275 yards. Only 14 players on the LPGA averaged longer in 2023.
She has played with big-hitting DeChambeau, Swedish professional Daniela Holmqvist, two-time world long drive champion Kyle Berkshire and other promising youngsters.
Kai has met Woods and his fellow major winners Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed.
