Trump Makes Rare Comments on Tiger Woods Amid Golf Setback and Wrist Recovery

A freshman season interrupted

Trump’s first year at Miami has been shaped by wrist problems instead of regular competition. She made her college debut as an individual at the Golfweek Fall Classic, then hurt the wrist again on a shot near a cart path.

Woods offers advice and support

In an interview with Golfweek, Trump described Woods as someone she can turn to for help. “He’s the best,” she told the outlet, adding that she loves him and that he helps whenever she wants.

Woods, a 15-time major champion, is dating Trump’s mother, Vanessa. Woods and Vanessa confirmed their relationship publicly in March 2025, while Kai and Woods’ son, Charlie, have been around the same competitive golf events, including the 2025 Junior Invitational.

Taking time to recover

Trump said two surgeries within nine months have made the season difficult, and she has no timetable for returning to practice. She told Golfweek she wants to take her time and will miss the rest of the season.

She wishes she could be traveling and competing with her team, but said she accepts that this is not her time to play. Her focus is getting healthy enough to golf for years to come, while staying close to her teammates and supporting them.