Tiger Woods’ confirmation of his relationship with girlfriend Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., has drawn widespread attention. He announced the news through an Instagram post featuring photos of the couple, marking a rare public move from the typically private golf star. The reveal comes amid ongoing speculation about their relationship and follows recent appearances with their children.
Here’s what to know about Woods’ new relationship with Vanessa Trump, their family connections, and the public response surrounding the announcement.
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump confirm their relationship
Tiger Woods has confirmed his relationship with girlfriend Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., through an Instagram post.
The golfer, 49, shared two photos with Vanessa, 47, writing, “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side,” and added, “We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”
Rumors of their relationship had circulated for weeks, gaining attention when Woods appeared at the Genesis Open with Vanessa’s daughter, Kai Trump. Vanessa and Kai also attended Woods’ TGL event in Florida. Kai, 17, and Woods’ children, Charlie, 16, and Sam, 17, all attend the Benjamin School in Palm Beach and competed together in the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley.
Vanessa Trump married Donald Trump Jr. in 2005 and divorced him in 2018; they share five children. Tiger Woods married Elin Nordegren and later divorced her in 2010; they share two children, Sam and Charlie. After the split, Woods dated Lindsey Vonn and later Erica Herman, whose relationship with him ended in a public legal dispute involving sexual harassment allegations.
Woods is currently recovering from surgery for a ruptured left Achilles tendon, which he injured during training. Dr. Charlton Stucken performed the procedure in West Palm Beach, stating the surgery went smoothly. Woods said, “I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.”
President Donald Trump has expressed support for the relationship. A source told Page Six, “Trump knows about him dating Vanessa and is said to approve.” Trump and Woods have a longstanding relationship. The golfer received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019. He was also at the White House last month during a Black History Month event.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.net.
