Tiger Woods one of the sport’s all-time greats, has gone public with his romance with Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. The disclosure, which was part of an emotional social media message posted on March 23, 2025, is a rare glimpse into the private life of Woods, which he has largely kept under wraps in recent years.
On his post, Woods shared two photos of the couple together, with a love note:
“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 quickly went viral, with widespread media coverage and public discussion.
There had been weeks of speculation of a romance between Trump and Woods, but the golfer had yet to comment until now. His social media reveal was accompanied by personal photos—a shot of the two of them standing together and another of the two of them reclining together. Woods, 49, who has been in several high-profile relationships in the past, went out of his way to mention that he and Trump, 47, are being serious about their relationship while also requesting privacy for both their families.
Vanessa Trump, née Vanessa Haydon, born December 18, 1977, grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She attended The Dwight School and modeled, signing with Wilhelmina Models in the 1990s. She had a cameo acting role in the 2003 film Something’s Gotta Give.
Vanessa wed Donald Trump Jr. in 2005, and they had five kids together: Kai Madison, Donald John III, Tristan Milos, Spencer Frederick, and Chloe Sophia. They divorced in 2018.
Woods and Vanessa reportedly began dating sometime near Thanksgiving 2024, and the two grew nearer with time. Among the concrete connections between them is that their kids attend The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. They both have urged their kids to play golf, with Woods’ son Charlie and Vanessa’s daughter Kai both showing early promise for the sport.
The relationship between Trump and Woods is now official, and this has stirred a tempest of reactions on social media and in the news. The fans responded in a combination of shock and support, with some indicating that the two had been seen together at events before the public announcement.
Donald Trump Jr. has also reacted to the news positively, welcoming his ex-wife’s happiness. Though he, like the rest of the Trump family, has not made official statements, sources suggest that the relationship has been well received among them.
Rumors already circulated before Woods’ announcement, especially after the two were spotted together at an elite junior golf tournament in San Diego. Now that their relationship is out in the open, the media is following the couple’s every move.
Woods’ personal life has been in the public eye for decades. He was previously married to Swedish model Elin Nordegren, and they have two children together. They divorced in a highly publicized divorce in 2010 following Woods’ adultery scandal.
Woods has been associated with a number of high-profile women, including Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and restaurant manager Erica Herman. He had drama with Herman, whose relationship with him was later the subject of a dropped lawsuit. Though his romantic history has been troubled, Woods has kept relationships more private in recent years, so the announcement stands out.
The duo was seen attending Augusta National for The Masters tournament. Vanessa was also photographed rooting for Woods from the gallery, adding to their public debut as a couple. With Woods in good spirits and grateful for the support of Vanessa as his PGA Tour comeback continues, those close to Woods say the two remain amicable.
