The 49-year-old golf pro shared a new chapter in his personal life, revealing his relationship with Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife and making a request to the public.
Tiger Woods surprised netizens on Sunday, March 23, by sharing photos of himself with Vanessa Trump on his X account. However, the announcement received mixed reactions.
A netizen’s comment on Tiger Woods’ new romance on social media, posted on March 23, 2025 | Source: Instagram/tigerwoods
Alongside the images, Tiger wrote, “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.”
One photo showed Tiger and Vanessa standing side by side, smiling in front of a green ivy-covered wall, while in the second, she rested her head on his chest as they relaxed outdoors on a hammock. Tiger concluded his post with a request, “At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”
Netizens who saw Tiger’s post quickly reacted. One wrote, “Bro finally settled down fr [sic].” Another pointed out, “Her ring finger is juuuuuuuust out of view [sic]. 🤔”
Someone else speculated about the nature of Tiger and Vanessa’s announcement, wondering whether they were married or engaged. One even directly asked, “What’s this post about? Did you get married?”
Others expressed surprise at the tone of Tiger’s post, with one suggesting it seemed uncharacteristic of him and another even wondering if his account had been hacked.
Meanwhile, a fan expressed support for Tiger’s new relationship and called him the “GOAT,” which stands for the “greatest of all time.” Adding to the positivity, Ivanka Trump, Vanessa’s former sister-in-law, also left a supportive comment, “So happy for you both! 🥰🥰”
Ivanka and Vanessa Trump attend the 10th Anniversary Wayuu Taya Gala in New York City on May 21, 2012 | Source: Getty Images
Tiger confirming his romance with Vanessa comes after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump had commented on their relationship.
An insider revealed that Donald is aware of the rumored romance and fully approves. “Trump knows about him dating Vanessa and is said to approve,” the source stated.
An insider revealed that Donald and Tiger have maintained a close relationship for years, noting that the celebrated golfer received the Medal of Freedom from Trump in 2019.
Ivanka Trump, Tiger woods, Donald Trump and Eric Trump at the Trump Doral Golf Resort & Spa on March 10, 2013 in Doral, Florida | Source: Getty Images
Tiger has also expressed appreciation for Donald’s contributions to golf. “Tiger speaks privately about liking Trump and what he’s done to promote golf,” the source added.
The golf icon recently attended a Black History Month event at the White House, where he was seen wearing the Presidential Medal of Freedom he received from Donald. Additionally, sources claim Donald has extended an invitation for Tiger to join him and Kai for a round of golf at his Florida club.
Tiger and Vanessa began making headlines for their reportedly new romance recently. According to the Daily Mail on March 13, the 49-year-old golfer and Vanessa, 47, have been quietly dating since late last year.
A netizen’s comment on Tiger Woods and his reported new romance, posted on March 13, 2025 | Source: Facebook/peoplemag
Both live just 20 minutes apart in Palm Beach, Florida. Their children — Tiger’s, Charlie and Sam Woods, and Vanessa’s eldest daughter, Kai Trump — attend The Benjamin School, a private institution.
Last month, witnesses spotted them together at a golf tournament, fueling speculation. A source told Daily Mail, “Tiger and Vanessa have been seeing each other since just before Thanksgiving. She comes to his place on Jupiter Island. They’re not living together. She comes over maybe a few nights a week.”
The source added that they enjoy each other’s company, often sharing dinners and conversation. For now, they are keeping things private and have chosen to stay out of the public eye.
Vanessa Trump attends the 140th Easter Egg Roll on the White House South Lawn on April 2, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Despite the attention surrounding their romance, Vanessa’s ex-husband isn’t bothered. A source close to the Trump family told People that Donald Jr. is “cool” with the pair dating. He and Vanessa were married for 12 years before divorcing in 2018.
Meanwhile, other Trump family members and the former couple’s five children reportedly know about Vanessa and Tiger’s relationship.
Vanessa, Kai, and Donald Trump Jr. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The New York Post reported that Tiger and Vanessa’s relationship began as a friendship. “But it’s not too serious, it’s heading in that direction, though,” a source mentioned. While they are taking things slowly, a source believes it could become “something really serious and permanent.”
“They have a lot in common. They’ve both gotten used to public scrutiny. They both know how to keep their private life private. They’re both parents,” the source added.
What Tiger admires most about Vanessa is that she isn’t drawn to his popularity. “Fame doesn’t interest her; that’s what he likes best about her,” the source explained, adding that she would date him even if he weren’t famous.
Before reports of their romance resurfaced, Vanessa was seen in the background of a photo taken on February 16, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. The image showed Tiger alongside Kai, during the final round of The Genesis Invitational, further fueling speculation about their growing connection.
Vanessa’s appearance at the event fueled dating rumors and sparked online discussions about her resemblance to Tiger’s past partners. One commented, “Looks like his ex,” while other users pointed out that he clearly has a type, “You can tell he has a type. All of his girlfriends look alike.”
One observer noted Tiger’s preference for blondes. Someone joked that she seemed older and not as blonde as his usual type.
As Tiger honored his mother’s memory, he also reflected the deep love she shared with her grandchildren, Sam and Charlie, and expressed gratitude for the support he received during this difficult time.