Golf legend Tiger Woods has reportedly found love again, this time with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.
A source close to the Trump family confirmed to PEOPLE that Woods, 49, and Vanessa, 47, have been quietly dating for several months.
According to the insider, Vanessa’s ex-husband, Donald Trump Jr., is “cool” with the relationship and holds no reservations about the pair being together.
The former couple had been married for 12 years before Vanessa filed for divorce in 2018.
Reports from The Daily Mail suggest that the romance between Woods and Vanessa began around Thanksgiving 2024.
However, sources claim they are “taking it slow,” though the relationship has the potential to become “really serious and permanent.”
While it remains unclear how the two met, both Woods and Vanessa reside in Florida, making it likely that their paths crossed through mutual circles.
Vanessa’s eldest daughter, Kai Trump, 17, is a passionate golfer and has competed in championships, often playing alongside her grandfather, Donald Trump.
Furthermore, Kai reportedly attends The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, the same institution where Woods’ children, Sam, 17, and Charlie, 16, are students.
An insider revealed that Vanessa is not drawn to Woods because of his fame, which is something he finds appealing.
“She’s not starstruck by him; she’d date him even if he weren’t famous. Fame doesn’t interest her; that’s what he likes best about her,” the source explained.
The couple has yet to make their relationship public on social media, but close sources believe it is only a matter of time before they confirm their romance.
Woods has remained unmarried since 2010 following his highly publicized divorce from Elin Nordegren, which stemmed from a cheating scandal.
Afterward, he dated Erica Herman, who previously managed one of his flagship restaurants.
The relationship lasted six years but ended in 2023, leading to a bitter legal dispute between the two.
Meanwhile, Vanessa has kept a low profile in the dating scene since her split from Donald Trump Jr. in 2018.
Before her marriage, she was romantically linked to Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and Saudi Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud.
Her previous marriage to Trump Jr. was marked by increasing distance, with sources revealing that their separate lives contributed to their split. The Post previously reported that Vanessa felt “lonely” due to Trump Jr.’s frequent travels.
While Vanessa is stepping into a new romance, her ex-husband, Donald Trump Jr., has also moved on.
He was previously engaged to TV personality Kimberly Guilfoyle, but the two recently ended their engagement. Trump later appointed Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Currently, Trump Jr. is dating Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson and even attended a pre-inauguration event with her.
The same event was attended by both Guilfoyle and Vanessa Trump, indicating that they have all maintained a cordial relationship despite their pasts.
Although their relationship is still in its early stages, sources close to the couple suggest that Woods and Vanessa could be a “perfect match” as they navigate this new chapter together.
As fans eagerly await official confirmation from the pair, it appears that Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are embracing this new relationship at their own pace.
