Tiger Woods has made headlines with his announcement that he is dating Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump. Vanessa, 47, was married to Donald Trump Jr. for 13 years before their divorce in 2018. The couple has five children. Woods, 49, shared pictures of the two on social media, expressing his joy and looking forward to their future together, while also requesting privacy for those close to them.
This public announcement follows weeks of rumors about their relationship, which had been circulating in gossip magazines. Woods has long been private about his personal life, especially after his past scandals, which included infidelities and a highly publicized divorce from his first wife, Elin Nordegren. Despite his tumultuous past, Woods has rebuilt his image over the years.
Interestingly, it is reported that Woods and Trump’s children attend the same school, and Woods has a history with the Trump family, having played golf with President Trump on several occasions. Vanessa Trump, who was often seen at events with the Trump family, attended official functions during her former marriage to Donald Trump Jr.
Woods is also connected to Trump through his involvement in the golf industry. Earlier this year, he met with Trump and PGA leaders at the White House to discuss the future of golf and the ongoing tensions with the Saudi-backed LIV league. Additionally, Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump in 2019, which he wore during his meeting at the White House in February.
This new relationship comes after Woods’ previous high-profile ones, including with ski racer Lindsey Vonn and Erica Herman, his former restaurant manager, whose relationship ended with legal disputes that were later withdrawn.