Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer and 15-time major champion, has reportedly found love again. According to multiple sources, Woods, 49, has been quietly dating Vanessa Trump, the 47-year-old ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., since Thanksgiving 2024. The relationship has sparked significant interest due to the high-profile nature of both individuals and their connections to the Trump family.
Both Woods and Vanessa live in the affluent Palm Beach area of southern Florida, just 20 minutes apart. Their proximity has allowed their relationship to flourish in private. Sources reveal that Vanessa often visits Woods’ home on Jupiter Island a few nights a week. While they are not living together, they enjoy spending time at home, sharing meals, and keeping things low-key. For now, the couple has decided to avoid public outings as they navigate their budding romance.
“They’ve been seeing each other since just before Thanksgiving,” an insider shared. “They love hanging out and spending time together but are keeping it private for now.”
One factor that seems to have brought the two closer is their shared focus on family and golf. Both have children who attend The Benjamin School in Florida, a prestigious institution with an annual tuition of $38,595. Vanessa’s eldest daughter, Kai Trump, 17, is an aspiring golfer who recently committed to playing for the University of Miami. Similarly, Woods’ children—Charlie, 16, and Sam, 17—are also heavily involved in golf.
The families have already been seen supporting each other at various golf events. In February, Vanessa and Kai attended a match in which Woods participated as part of his indoor golf league. Kai was even spotted wearing an outfit from Woods’ clothing line during the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines in California.
Interestingly, Donald Trump Jr., Vanessa’s ex-husband and father of her five children, appears to be supportive of her new relationship. When asked about the news, he reportedly responded with one word: “Cool.” Sources close to the Trump family confirm that there is no animosity between Don Jr. and Vanessa regarding her romance with Woods.
Don Jr., who divorced Vanessa in 2018 after 13 years of marriage, has also moved on romantically. He is currently dating Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson following a publicized breakup with former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle.
For Tiger Woods, this relationship marks another chapter in his eventful personal life. He was previously married to Swedish model Elin Nordegren, but their marriage ended in a highly publicized divorce in 2010 following revelations of Woods’ infidelity. The former couple shares two children—Charlie and Sam—and has maintained a co-parenting relationship.
Since his divorce from Nordegren, Woods has been linked to several high-profile women, including Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and restaurant manager Erica Herman. His relationship with Herman ended publicly last year.
While his personal life seems to be on an upswing with Vanessa Trump, Woods has faced significant challenges recently. Earlier this week, he revealed that he had ruptured his Achilles tendon while training at home in Florida. The injury required surgery and will sideline him from competing in the upcoming Masters Tournament—a major setback for the golf icon as he continues his comeback journey.
In addition to his physical struggles, Woods is also coping with the recent loss of his mother, Kultida Woods, who passed away at age 80 earlier this year.
Vanessa Trump’s romantic life has also been a topic of public interest over the years. Before her marriage to Donald Trump Jr., she was linked to several notable figures, including actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Saudi Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud. She was also briefly involved with Valentin Rivera, a former member of the Latin Kings gang.
After her divorce from Don Jr., Vanessa kept a relatively low profile romantically until now. Her relationship with Woods marks her most high-profile romance since her split from the former president’s son.
Despite their fame and public attention, both Woods and Vanessa seem committed to keeping their relationship private for now. According to sources close to the couple, Vanessa is not drawn to Woods because of his celebrity status but appreciates him for who he is as a person—a sentiment that Woods reportedly values deeply.
“They’re moving cautiously,” one insider explained. “It’s not overly serious yet but could develop into something more significant over time.”
As Tiger Woods continues his recovery from injury and Vanessa Trump balances her role as a mother of five, their relationship appears to be progressing steadily but without unnecessary fanfare. While they’ve chosen to keep things under wraps for now, their shared interests in golf and family could pave the way for a deeper connection in the future.
For now, fans will have to wait and see whether this new pairing evolves into one of golf’s most talked-about power couples or remains a quiet chapter in both their lives. Regardless of what happens next, their relationship highlights how even those in the public eye can find common ground through shared passions and experiences.
