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Kai Trump becomes America's top-earning teen golfer amid NIL boom

From TaylorMade to Fox & Friends, she's redefining young athletes' paychecks. Now, her grandfather may rewrite the rules for all of them.

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Kai Trump becomes America's top-earning teen golfer amid NIL boom

Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, has become one of the most valuable young athletes in the US. The 18-year-old golf star now ranks as the top high school women's golfer for name, image, and likeness (NIL) earnings. Her deals have already put her in the national spotlight before she even starts college.

Meanwhile, her grandfather is reportedly preparing an executive order to set new NIL standards in college sports, adding another layer to the ongoing debate over athlete compensation.

Before 2021, NCAA rules stopped student-athletes from earning money from their name, image, or likeness. They could only receive scholarships and small stipends, leaving them far behind professional athletes in financial opportunities. That changed when the Supreme Court ruled in favour of allowing sponsorship deals, opening the door for young competitors like Kai Trump.

Trump has already secured multiple partnerships, including a recent deal with Accelerator Active Energy, which she announced on *Fox & Friends*. She previously worked with TaylorMade, building a portfolio that has pushed her NIL valuation to over $1.2 million, according to On3. This places her at the top of women's high school golf and 98th overall among high school and college athletes. The rapid growth of NIL deals has led to calls for clearer rules. College sports leaders have met with lawmakers multiple times, urging federal guidelines. The U.S. House of Representatives is currently working on the SCORE Act, a bill aimed at regulating these agreements. Now, reports from CBS News, *Front Office Sports*, and Yahoo! Sports suggest that Donald Trump is drafting an executive order to establish his own NIL standards. Kai Trump has committed to playing golf at the University of Miami after graduation. Her early success in securing deals highlights how the landscape of college sports has shifted since the 2021 ruling.

The debate over NIL compensation continues as lawmakers, sports leaders, and now former President Trump push for new regulations. Kai Trump's high-profile deals show how young athletes are capitalising on the changes, while federal and executive actions could soon reshape the rules again. Her move to the University of Miami will put her at the centre of this evolving system.

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