Recent reports have revealed that golf legend Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., have been quietly dating for several months. Their unexpected romance has captured public interest, bringing together two well-known figures from different worlds—sports and politics. Though they have kept things low-key, sources confirm their connection is growing stronger.
Tiger Woods is 49 and one of golf’s most respected players despite all the professional and personal issues he has had to contend with. Vanessa Trump is 47 and has been in the public eye for many years as the wife of Donald Trump Jr. and as part of the Trump family. They have been united through their lifestyle in Florida, love of golf, and devotion to their children.
According to sources, Vanessa and Woods began dating around Thanksgiving and kept their relationship private. They were spotted together at a golf tournament in Florida in mid-February, which further fueled rumors. Woods was honored at a White House ceremony soon afterward, making his continued involvement in the sporting arena beyond question.
One of the most substantial aspects of their new relationship is their shared passion for golf. Woods has dedicated his life to golf as a 15-time major champion. By coincidence, Vanessa’s daughter Kai Trump is also a golfer and has committed to play for the University of Miami. It is reported that this shared connection through golf has brought the pair together.
Additionally, Woods and Trump are parents who balance their personal lives with their kids’ demands. Both their kids attend the same exclusive school in Florida, where the couple has likely had the chance to bond as parents. According to their friends, they respect each other’s commitment to family, which is one of the reasons for their strengthening relationship.
Notably, Vanessa and her daughter, Kai, were spotted supporting Woods at the Genesis Invitational in La Jolla, California, where Woods had to withdraw due to personal reasons. Kai, a top junior golfer in Florida, has committed to play for the University of Miami, further intertwining the families’ shared passion for golf.
Woods has spent his professional life in the public eye, including his recent injury to his Achilles tendon that should have him off the golf course for some time. Trump has spent years of political and social scrutiny as part of the Trump family.
Despite their celebrity status, they maintain their relationship private.
“The two of them are private people and know how to carry themselves in public without attracting undue attention,”
Said one source. This discretion has allowed them to work on their relationship without the pressures of round-the-clock media scrutiny. Fans also noticed Vanessa liking several of Woods’s Instagram posts, dating back to November 2024.
Despite being labeled as “not too serious yet” by those close to the two of them, there is room for it to become serious. They move slowly and give their relationship time to progress normally. Woods focuses on his rehabilitation while Trump is occupied with bringing up her children and being around the Trump family.
Donald Trump Jr. has expressed his support for Vanessa’s new relationship. A source close to the family stated that Trump Jr. is “fully supportive” of the romance, acknowledging the mutual respect between Woods and the Trump family. after 12 years of marriage, and he has since moved on with Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson.
Their longstanding relationship with the Trump family also brings another level of richness to this partnership. Woods has known former President Donald Trump for many years and was honored at a Black History Month reception at the White House in 2020. This history of respect for each other and shared experiences has likely contributed to the seamless blending of their personal lives.
The public will likely watch with curiosity as the pair continue to spend time together. Woods and Trump are not making public declarations of devotion but are quietly and steadily developing their relationship. It is up to them where their romance leads, but they are content with each other beyond the spotlight.
