Golf legend Tiger Woods and Donald Trump Jr.'s former wife, Vanessa Trump, have made their relationship public, sparking reactions from the Trump family.
According to Fox News, Woods made the relationship official through an Instagram post on Sunday night, prompting a supportive five-word response from Ivanka Trump.
The announcement follows months of speculation about their romantic involvement, with reports suggesting the pair had been dating for at least a year. Woods chose to confirm the relationship through a heartfelt social media post that garnered over 6,700 comments, including one from his new partner's former sister-in-law.
The relationship between Woods and Vanessa Trump appears to have strengthened through their children's shared passion for golf. Both Woods' son Charlie and Vanessa's daughter Kai are competitive golfers, with their paths crossing at various tournaments.
Their children's involvement in golf has created multiple opportunities for the families to spend time together. Recently, Woods was photographed with Kai at the Genesis Invitational, demonstrating their growing family bond. Additionally, both Vanessa and Kai attended a TGL match last month, a golf league created by Woods and Rory McIlroy.
Kai has already committed to pursuing her golf career at the University of Miami, while Charlie continues to follow in his father's footsteps, participating in U.S. Open qualifiers and playing alongside his father in tournaments. The young golfers even competed in the same tournament last month, further cementing the families' connection.
Ivanka Trump expressed her approval of the relationship on Woods' Instagram post with the following comment: "So happy for you both!"
The support from Ivanka carries particular significance given her previous close relationship with Vanessa. In a 2016 People magazine interview, she praised Vanessa's parenting abilities and referred to her as "Wonder Woman," highlighting her exceptional skill in managing her five children simultaneously.
The relationship announcement comes years after Vanessa's 2018 divorce from Donald Trump Jr. Prior to their split, Vanessa had earned high regard within the Trump family, particularly from Ivanka, who openly admired her parenting capabilities and strong family values.
Woods' romantic life has seen significant changes since his highly publicized divorce from Elin Nordegren. The golf champion shared his feelings about his new relationship in an Instagram post:
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.
Following his divorce from Nordegren, Woods dated Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn in the 2010s and later Erica Herman, who was present during his 2019 Masters victory. His relationship with Herman ended in a public separation that involved sexual harassment allegations and legal disputes over an NDA.
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump's relationship has emerged as a significant development in both sports and social circles, bringing together two prominent families through their shared connection to golf.
The relationship, confirmed through Woods' Instagram announcement, has received positive feedback from Ivanka Trump and numerous followers. As their children continue their competitive golf careers and the couple moves forward with their relationship, they have requested privacy while navigating their new life together.
