Miami Golfer Kai Trump Undergoes Second Wrist Surgery

Kai Trump, a University of Miami freshman golfer and granddaughter of President Donald Trump, confirmed on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, that she underwent a second left-wrist surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, performed by hand and upper extremity surgeon Dr. Michelle G. Carlson. She shared a photo from her hospital bed with her arm bandaged in a sling and an IV in the other arm. The re-injury occurred at her first collegiate event, the 2026 Golfweek Fall Classic at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, where she tied for 102nd of 120 at 22 over par (78-76-81). She said a shot near a cart path struck hard ground and sent a shock through her arm, then felt she tore the wrist again hitting driver on the 10th hole. January 2026 surgery on the same wrist had addressed the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon and TFCC; testing after the September re-injury showed a minor TFCC tear. She first tried stem cell injections from Dr. Jeffrey Wiegers and played in Muncie, Indiana, before choosing surgery after talks with family, coaches, and athletic training staff, writing she made the best decision for her long-term health and future in golf. She thanked Dr. Carlson, the HSS team, teammates, coaches, and family, and said she will be back stronger. No return date has been announced. CONTESTED: Outlets do not disagree on the surgery date, hospital, surgeon, scores, or Trump's account of the injury.