Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump go public with romance as golf star releases statement - 'Love is in the air'

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 24/03/2025

- 09:04

Updated: 24/03/2025

- 10:03

The duo have finally confirmed the rumours

Golf legend Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have gone public with their relationship on social media.

The couple shared two photos together on Sunday night with a heartfelt message.


"Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together," Woods wrote.

The announcement comes just 10 days after the news of their relationship was first reported.

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Golf legend Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have gone public with their relationship on social media

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In their post, the couple also requested privacy "for all those close to our hearts".

Ivanka Trump was among the first to congratulate the couple on their announcement.

The 43-year-old, who was previously Vanessa's sister-in-law, commented on the post: "So happy for you both."

She also added several heart emojis to her supportive message.

The relationship between Woods, 49, and Vanessa, 47, has finally been confirmed after rumours swirled.

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The pair have reportedly been together since Thanksgiving, according to the Daily Mail.

Both Woods and Vanessa reside in Florida, living just 20 minutes apart from each other.

They make their homes in the wealthy Palm Beach enclave in southern Florida.

The couple were spotted together at a golf tournament last month.

This relationship comes at a time when the golf legend's future in the sport remains uncertain.

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Woods has been dealing with a string of injuries that have raised questions about his continued participation in professional golf.

Vanessa's daughter Kai, 17, and Tiger's children Charlie, 16, and Sam, 17, all attend the same educational institution.

They are enrolled at The Benjamin School, which costs £38,595 per year.

Both Woods and Vanessa were notably absent from a junior golf tournament in South Carolina this week.

The event featured both Kai and Charlie as participants.

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Donald Trump Jr. was also not present at the tournament, though reports have suggested he is "cool" with his ex-wife's new relationship.

Woods's former wife Elin Nordegren likewise did not attend the event.

Vanessa was previously married to Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the former president.

The couple wed in 2005 and have five children together.

Their marriage lasted 13 years before they separated.

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Tiger Woods' golf future is up in the air amid his new relationship with Vanessa Trump

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Vanessa filed for an uncontested divorce on 15 March 2018 in New York.

Since their split, she has not been involved in any high-profile relationships.

Similarly, Woods has not been publicly linked romantically with anyone for the past two years.

The golf icon was previously married to Nordegren with their relationship crumbling after it emerged the golf icon had embarked on multiple affairs behind her back.