
Golfer Tiger Woods has announced he is dating Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
Vanessa, 47, was married to Donald Trump Jr for 13 years. The pair, who have five children together, divorced in 2018.
On Sunday, Woods, 49, posted pictures of Vanessa and himself on social media stating: “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.” He added, “At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”
It remains unclear what prompted this public announcement, though rumors of their relationship had been circulating in gossip magazines in recent weeks.
Woods, who has won 15 major championships, has historically been guarded about his personal life after revelations of his marital infidelities and sex scandals damaged his public image in the 2000s and affected his playing career. He subsequently admitted himself into a sex addiction rehab clinic and went through a difficult separation from his first wife Elin Nordegren after six years of marriage. The couple have two children together.
According to US media outlets, Tiger Woods’ children attend the same school as Vanessa Trump’s children.
As the former wife of Donald Trump’s eldest son, Vanessa was a regular attendee at official events involving Trump’s extended family during his first term in office.
Woods, the former world number one, has played golf with President Trump on several occasions, including last month. Trump is known for his love of golf and owns more than a dozen courses.
In February, Woods participated in a meeting with Trump and Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) heads at the White House to discuss the future of golf tournaments and the current division with the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV league. During this meeting, Woods wore his Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was awarded to him by Trump in 2019 during the president’s first term.
Prior to his relationship with Vanessa Trump, Woods had publicly announced relationships with World Cup champion ski racer Lindsey Vonn and Erica Herman, his former restaurant manager. His relationship with Herman ended on difficult terms, with Herman filing lawsuits against Woods and his trust in 2023, which she later withdrew.
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