Tiger Woods Confirms Romance With Vanessa Trump/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Golf legend Tiger Woods has confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., through a heartfelt social media post. The announcement ends weeks of speculation and draws parallels to Woods’ previous public relationships. The couple, linked through their children’s shared school and golf events, now asks for privacy as they move forward together.
Tiger Woods’ Relationship Reveal: Quick Looks
- Confirmed Romance: Tiger Woods posted a photo with Vanessa Trump, captioned “Love is in the air.”
- Vanessa’s Background: Formerly married to Donald Trump Jr., with five children from that marriage.
- Family Connections: Her daughter Kai and Woods’ son Charlie recently competed in a golf tournament.
- Woods’ Statement: Requested privacy, echoed a similar strategy he used with ex Lindsey Vonn in 2013.
- Presidential Ties: Woods has played golf with Donald Trump, who awarded him the Medal of Freedom in 2019.
- Injury Update: Woods recently underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, sidelining him from the 2025 Masters.
- Biopic Buzz: The Obamas’ production company is reportedly in talks to produce a film about Woods’ life.
- Celebrity Reaction: Ivanka Trump shared support, and Snoop Dogg chimed in with a cryptic “Check ya d m.”
Tiger Woods Confirms Romance With Vanessa Trump
Deep Look
LOS ANGELES — In a rare move for the famously private golf icon, Tiger Woods confirmed on Sunday that he’s in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump.
The announcement came via social media, where Woods shared a photo of himself and Vanessa with a caption reading:
“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.”
The post marks Woods’ first public acknowledgment of the relationship, following weeks of speculation and tabloid buzz. Vanessa Trump, who was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 to 2018, shares five children with him — one of whom, Kai Trump, attends the same school as Woods’ children, Sam and Charlie. Kai recently competed against Charlie at a junior golf invitational, adding to rumors of a close bond between the families.
Woods, 48, appears to be taking a familiar path in managing media interest. Back in 2013, he confirmed his relationship with Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn in a similar social post, explaining that going public was intended to “limit the ‘stalkerazzi’ and all those sleazy websites.” That relationship ended in 2015.
The golf champion has long been guarded about his personal life, especially following the highly publicized collapse of his marriage to Elin Nordegren in 2010. The fallout from that scandal placed Woods under intense scrutiny, making his recent openness particularly notable.
His ties to the Trump family go beyond the personal. Woods has played several rounds of golf with Donald Trump, most recently at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach in February. In 2019, during Trump’s first term, Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the nation’s highest civilian honors.
Vanessa Trump has largely stayed out of the political spotlight since her divorce, but this new chapter places her back in public view. Support from within the Trump family appears strong, with Ivanka Trump commenting on Woods’ Instagram post:
“So happy for you both!”
Meanwhile, the golfing legend continues to recover from a recent Achilles tendon rupture that required surgery, sidelining him from the 2025 Masters and likely the remainder of this year’s competitive season. Despite the injury, he remains in the headlines, both for his personal life and his professional legacy.
In another headline-grabbing development, Deadline recently reported that Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions is in discussions to develop a biopic on Woods’ life — a project that could trace his extraordinary rise, fall, and resurgence.
As congratulations and questions flood in, the couple is asking for space. But given Woods’ stature and the Trump name, public attention may be impossible to avoid.
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