Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump Go Public with Their Relationship—‘Love Is in the Air’
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have officially gone public with their relationship, sharing two affectionate photos on social media with the caption: “Love is in the air.”
This revelation comes just 10 days after DailyMail.com exclusively reported that the golf icon was dating Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife.
Alongside the photos, Woods, 49, wrote:
“Love is in the air, and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time, we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”
Among the first to congratulate them was Ivanka Trump, Vanessa’s former sister-in-law, who commented, “So happy for you both” along with heart emojis.
A Quiet Romance Turns Public
Woods and Vanessa, both Florida residents, have been seeing each other since Thanksgiving, with four sources confirming their relationship to DailyMail.com.
The couple lives just 20 minutes apart in Palm Beach and was spotted together at a golf tournament last month.
Woods, who has not been in a high-profile relationship in two years, has found love again while navigating uncertainty about his future in golf due to ongoing injuries.
Vanessa’s Past & Family Dynamics
Vanessa, 47, was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 until their split in 2018. The former couple shares five children—one of whom, 17-year-old Kai, was recently seen with Woods at the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational.
Kai, along with Woods’ children Charlie (16) and Sam (17), all attend the $38,595-a-year Benjamin School in Florida.
Interestingly, Woods and Vanessa were absent from a recent junior golf tournament in South Carolina where both Kai and Charlie competed. Donald Trump Jr. and Woods’ ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, were also no-shows.
Elin Nordegren’s Reaction to the Relationship
Sources revealed that Woods personally called his ex-wife Elin to inform her about his new relationship before the news leaked.
“Tiger and Elin are supportive of each other,” a source shared.
Elin’s initial reaction? “Seriously? A Trump? For real?”—but she quickly accepted it.
“They’re not the type to give each other their ‘blessing,’ per se, but they keep each other in the loop, especially when it comes to the kids.”
Inside Woods & Vanessa’s Private Romance
While they’re now public, Woods and Vanessa have been keeping things low-key.
“She comes to his place on Jupiter Island a few nights a week. They love hanging out, having dinner, and spending time together,” a source revealed.
They’ve chosen to avoid public outings for now, preferring a private, home-based relationship.
Woods’ History of High-Profile Romances
Woods’ love life has been a hot topic for years, filled with high-profile relationships and controversies.
• Elin Nordegren (2004-2010) – Married for six years before Woods’ infamous cheating scandal led to their divorce.
• Lindsey Vonn (2013-2015) – The Olympic skier and Woods dated for three years before parting ways.
• Kristin Smith (2016-2017) – Their relationship reportedly ended around the same time Woods was arrested in 2017.
• Erica Herman (2017-2022) – Woods’ most recent long-term relationship ended in October 2022.
Growing Closer to the Trump Family
In recent months, Woods has been spending more time with the Trump family.
Last month, at the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational in California, Woods and Vanessa arrived together, with Kai Trump wearing an outfit from Woods’ clothing line.
Vanessa was also seen taking Kai to watch TGL, the golf league created by Woods and Rory McIlroy.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump recently joined Woods for a round of golf, further fueling their growing ties.
Woods’ Golf Comeback Hits a Setback
Amid his new romance, Woods suffered a major setback in his return to golf—rupturing his Achilles tendon while training at home in Florida.
He underwent surgery on March 11 and is expected to make a full recovery, but he has been ruled out of the Masters next month.
“As I ramped up my training, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles,” Woods said in a statement.
He added, “I am back home now and focusing on my recovery. Thank you for all the support.”
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Final Thoughts
With his love life back in the spotlight and his golf future uncertain, Woods is once again making headlines.
Will his relationship with Vanessa Trump stand the test of time? Only time will tell.
For now, one thing is clear—Tiger Woods is embracing both love and life, despite the haters.
