Tiger Woods has officially announced his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump. The iconic golfer took to social media to share two photos with the caption, “Love is in the air,” putting an end to weeks of speculation surrounding their romance.
At 49, Woods and 47-year-old Vanessa had been the focus of dating rumors after he was seen at the Genesis Open in San Diego in February, accompanied by Trump’s granddaughter, Kai Trump. Kai, a passionate golfer, played for the Benjamin School in Jupiter and is set to continue her golf journey at the University of Miami.
Vanessa and Kai were later spotted at Woods’ TGL event in Florida, which only intensified the rumors. Interestingly, Woods’ children, Charlie and Sam, also attend the Benjamin School in Palm Beach, where Kai is enrolled.
Tiger Woods has made his relationship with Vanessa Trump official, sharing photos on social media and expressing his happiness. Posting to X (formerly Twitter), where he has 6.4 million followers, Woods wrote:
“Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.”
He also requested privacy, adding: “At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”
The post included two images: one of Woods and Vanessa Trump posing together, and another of them relaxing in a hammock, with Vanessa’s arm draped over his chest as he gazes skyward.
A Relationship in the Spotlight
Rumors about Woods and Vanessa, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., had been circulating for weeks, as the two had been spotted together at multiple events. Vanessa was married to Trump Jr. for 12 years, and they share five children.
Woods’ decision to go public with the relationship is somewhat unusual for the golf star, who is notoriously private about his personal life. It echoes his 2013 announcement with Lindsey Vonn, when he and the Olympic skier posted photos together to confirm they were dating. At the time, Woods explained that he did so to prevent paparazzi from creating dangerous situations for his children.
The announcement comes shortly after Woods revealed that he ruptured his left Achilles tendon on March 11, ruling him out of The Masters and likely the rest of the 2024 season.
His Relationship History
Woods, who was previously married to Elin Nordegren, shares two children, Charlie and Sam, with her. Their 2010 divorce followed the revelation of Woods’ multiple extramarital affairs.
Since then, Woods has had only one other long-term public relationship—with Erica Herman, which lasted seven years before ending in October 2022. That breakup led to legal disputes, though Herman later dropped lawsuits against Woods and the trust that owns his Florida estate.
Who is Vanessa Trump?
Vanessa Trump (née Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi) is the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former President Donald Trump. The couple was married for 12 years before divorcing in 2018, and they share five children together.
Early Life & Career
Vanessa was raised on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and began her career as a model, according to a 2006 New York Times report.
She met Donald Trump Jr. at a party in 2003, where she was introduced to him by none other than Donald Trump himself. Vanessa recalled the moment, saying:
“Donald Trump comes up to me with his son: ‘Hi, I’m Donald Trump. I wanted to introduce you to my son, Donald Trump Jr.’”
The two started dating and eventually tied the knot in November 2005 in a lavish ceremony at Mar-a-Lago, the Trump family’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida.
Life After Divorce
Despite their split, Vanessa has maintained a connection with the Trump family. She attended Donald Trump’s 2017 presidential inauguration and has been spotted at various family events over the years.
After living in New York and Manhattan, Vanessa is now based in Jupiter, Florida, where she resides with her children.
Vanessa Trump’s Children
Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr. share five children:
- Kai Trump (17)
- Donald John Trump III (15)
- Tristan Milos Trump (13)
- Spencer Frederick Trump (12)
- Chloe Sophia Trump (10)
With her recent public appearances alongside Tiger Woods, Vanessa is once again in the spotlight, marking a new chapter in her personal life.
