Kai Trump’s Miami women’s golf season on hold following second wrist surgery: ‘I made the best decision’
Kai Trump has had a second wrist surgery after an injury sustained during her first college golf tournament, putting her University of Miami women’s golf season on hold. The 19-year-old said she chose surgery after consulting her family, coaches and athletic training staff, prioritising her long-term health and future in the sport.
The operation took place at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Trump had surgery on her left wrist in January to address problems with its stabilising tissues, then played a three-round tournament in Muncie, Indiana, last week, including a day with two rounds. She has not given a recovery timetable and said she is focusing on healing before returning to the team.
- Kai Trump has undergone a second wrist operation.
- Her University of Miami golf season is on hold.
- She has not said how long recovery will take.
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College golf is played by university teams, with players competing in tournaments during the academic year. The University of Miami’s women’s team is part of the US college sports system, where athletes balance study and competition.
Kai Trump is a first-year player for Miami and the granddaughter of US President Donald Trump. Wrist injuries can affect a golfer’s grip and swing, and treatment may involve surgery and rehabilitation.
Her season matters to her development as a young player, while recovery will shape when she can compete again. She has not said how long that recovery is expected to take.