Tiger Woods confirms relationship with Vanessa Trump: 'Life is better'
What's the story
Golf legend, Tiger Woods (49), has officially confirmed his relationship with Donald Trump Jr.'s ex-wife Vanessa Trump (47). The 15-time major winner took to social media to express his affection for Vanessa, saying, "Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!" He also hinted at the seriousness of their relationship saying they look forward to their journey through life together.
Privacy request
Woods requested privacy for their relationship
In his social media post, Woods asked for privacy for their relationship, saying, "At this time we would appreciate privacy to all those close to our hearts." This is the first time they have publicly acknowledged their romance. Before this announcement, rumors of their relationship had been doing the rounds since mid-March. The couple has reportedly been dating since just before last Thanksgiving and often spends time together at Woods's residence in Florida.
Twitter Post
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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. pic.twitter.com/ETONf1pUmI
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) March 23, 2025
Support
Vanessa's ex-husband is supportive of their relationship
An insider revealed to PageSix that Donald Trump Jr. is all for his ex-wife dating Woods. The source said, "[Don] also knows that his father [US President Donald Trump] respects Tiger and how well they get along, so he's fully supportive." Vanessa was married to Don Jr. from 2005 until their divorce in 2018, and they share five children: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe. Woods, meanwhile, has two children with ex-wife Elin Nordegren. They divorced in 2010.
Relationship evolution
Woods and Vanessa's relationship progressed from friendship
Woods and Vanessa started as friends before turning their relationship into a romantic one. They share common values, "they've both gotten used to public scrutiny. They both know how to keep their private life private. They're both parents," PageSix reported earlier. An insider said they were "a good match; they're level-headed, they like to avoid drama."