Golf legend Tiger Woods has confirmed that he is in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump. The couple went public on Sunday, putting an end to weeks of rumors and tabloid speculation.
“Love Is in the Air,” Says Woods
Woods shared a heartfelt photo of the two on both his Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts with the caption:
“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.”
This marks a rare public comment on Woods’ personal life, as the golf star is typically very private.
Who Is Vanessa Trump?
Vanessa Trump was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 to 2018, and the former couple has five children together. One of their children, Kai Trump, attends the same school as Woods’ children — Sam and Charlie — from his previous marriage to Elin Nordegren.
Kai, a talented golfer herself, is set to play at the University of Miami in 2026. She even competed in a youth golf tournament against Charlie Woods last week, which further fueled speculation about the growing closeness between the two families.
Not the First Time Woods Has Gone Public Like This
This isn’t the first time Tiger Woods has used social media to confirm a relationship. Back in 2013, he confirmed his relationship with Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, explaining that going public helped reduce media harassment. That relationship ended in 2015.
A History with the Trump Family
Woods has played golf with Donald Trump several times, most recently in February at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Trump even awarded Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 during his first term as president.
Woods Recovering from Injury
Earlier this month, Woods revealed that he had undergone surgery after rupturing his Achilles tendon, ruling him out of this year’s Masters Tournament and likely the rest of the 2025 season. The injury has slowed down his comeback efforts following previous health issues.
Hollywood Eyes Woods’ Life Story
According to a Deadline report, Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company is currently in talks to produce a biopic about Tiger Woods’ life and rise to fame. No official casting or production start date has been announced yet.
Celebrity Reactions to the Relationship
Woods’ post received thousands of likes and comments, including support from celebrities. Snoop Dogg commented: “Check ya d m” — a message that left fans guessing what the rapper might want to privately share with Woods.
Ivanka Trump also commented on the post, writing:
“So happy for you both!”