Published On: Thu, Mar 20th, 2025

Best photos: Benjamin's Charlie Woods, Kai Trump compete at Junior Invitational at Sage Valley

Benjamin golfers Kai Trump and Charlie Woods are competing this week in the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, a tournament billed as "the most prestigious event in junior golf."

Trump, the granddaughter of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and Woods, the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, are in the field in Aiken County, South Carolina. The four-day tournament began with Wednesday's first round and will conclude Saturday.

The boys field features 36 golfers while the girls field has 24 golfers. More than 19 nationalities are represented in this year's global competition.

More: How did Charlie Woods, Kai Trump fare in first round of Junior Invitational at Sage Valley?

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Kai Trump lines up her putt on No. three green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Kai Trump is seen through a magnolia tree off No. four fairway during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Patrons wear Trump headbands as Kai Trump approaches No. 18 green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Young patrons sit to watch Kai Trump tee off No. four during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Young patrons sit on the pine straw as they wait for Kai Trump on No. 18 green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; The Junior Invitational flag flies in front of Kai Trump during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Kai Trump walks off No. 18 green after finishing the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Kai Trump reacts to her putt on No. five during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Kai Trump chips onto No. 18 green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Kai Trump hits on No. three fairway during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Kai Trump tees off No. four during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Kai Trump smiles on No. three green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Kai Trump talks with her caddie near the practice area before the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Trump is the granddaughter of President Donald Trump. She finished at +17. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods takes a practice swing as he prepares to tee off No. one during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods reacts to his putt on No. one green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods reacts to his putt on No. one green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods reacts to his putt on No. one green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods reacts to his putt on No. one green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods lines up his ball on No. one green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods after hitting his ball on No. one fairway during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods hits out of the bunker on No. 18 green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods hits out of the bunker on No. 18 green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods hits out of the bunker on No. 18 green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods walks off No. 18 green after finishing the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods prepares to tee off No. one during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods tees off No. two during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods tees off No. two during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods putts on No. two green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods tees off No. one during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods hits on No. three fairway during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods tees off No. three during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Frank the headcover sits in Charlie Woods' bag during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods stands with his caddie in the practice area before the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Mar 19, 2025; Graniteville, South Carolina, USA; Charlie Woods stands with his caddie on No. two tee box during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@gannett.com.

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