Kai Trump visits Augusta National after Tiger Woods DUI arrest fallout

Amateur golfer Kai Trump was on hand this week for one of the sport’s premier events. President Donald Trump’s granddaughter visited the historic Augusta National Golf Club, where she had the opportunity to see up close some of the world’s best golfers competing for the coveted Masters green jacket.

But Trump traveled to Georgia knowing that five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods would be absent. Woods was arrested after a crash in Florida late last month.

He then announced that he would not participate in this year’s Masters. A Florida judge allowed the golfer to travel outside the United States to enter a “comprehensive inpatient treatment center,” according to court records.

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Kai Trump attends the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 9, 2026. (Instagram/@KAITROUMPGOLFER)

Trump’s mother, Vanessa, has been publicly linked to Woods and showed her support following his arrest for drunk driving, writing “I love you” in an Instagram Stories post featuring the couple.

Trump, 18, shared highlights of his visit to Augusta National in an Instagram post Thursday, including a photo with LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and his caddy, Greg Bodine.

Kai Trump poses for a photo with Bryson DeChambeau during the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 9, 2026. (Instagram/@KAITROUMPGOLFER)

“What a special place,” Kai, who is set to take the next step in his golf career in Miami, captioned an Instagram post with a heart emoji.

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The Martin County Sheriff’s Office in Florida said Woods was driving at “a high rate of speed” when his vehicle collided with another car, causing it to flip onto the driver’s side.

Authorities said Woods “is an example of signs of impairment.” He blew “triple zeros” for alcohol but refused to take a urine test.

“DUI investigators came to the scene here, and Mr. Woods showed signs of impairment. They did several tests on him. Of course, he explained the injuries and surgeries he had. We took that into account, but they did extensive road tests,” a sheriff’s department spokesperson said.

Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club after a match against Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Adam Glanzman/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images)

Woods pleaded not guilty to DUI charges. Before his arrest, he had indicated that playing the first major tournament of the season was a possibility.

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In the 14 majors since winning the green jacket in 2019, Woods has failed to crack the top 20. This is his longest streak since failing to finish in the top 20 in the first six majors of his career in 1995 and 1996. In his last 26 majors, he has only finished in the top 20 four times.

Since finishing tied for ninth at the 2020 Farmers Insurance Open, his best finish in his 18 official events since then has been a tie for 37th at the 2020 PGA Championship.

Woods hasn’t played in a professional golf tournament since 2024, when he played in just five events: the Genesis Invitational and all four majors. He withdrew from the Genesis, finished dead last at the Masters and missed the cut at the other majors.

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