Kai Trump has a helpful source of advice as she works through a wrist injury: Tiger Woods.
The 19-year-old’s first season at the University of Miami was interrupted last month when she needed another wrist surgery. Woods, who is dating her mother, Vanessa Trump, has dealt with plenty of injuries of his own.
Kai spoke warmly about the 15-time major champion, saying he is a great guy who helps whenever she asks. She and Woods made their relationship public in March last year. Vanessa is Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife.
After Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, Vanessa posted a photo of the two of them embracing in a hammock, along with the words, “Love you.” Woods had shared the same image when he first announced their relationship.
Kai and Woods’ son, Charlie, competed together at the 2025 Junior Invitational. Woods and his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, have appeared to maintain an amicable relationship while raising Charlie and Sam. They were recently together at Charlie’s high school as he signed to play college golf at Florida State.
Woods has had a difficult stretch on the course. He has played in just 18 events since the start of the decade, and his best major finish in that period was a tie for 38th at the 2020 Masters.
It is still unclear when Woods will return to competition. He has not played since the 2024 Open Championship. After his arrest in March, he said he hoped to play in the Masters that April, but he ultimately missed the entire 2026 season.
Kai’s return to golf is also uncertain.
