Vanessa Trump has been hinting at a secret relationship with golf star Tiger Woods for months. The former wife of Donald Trump Jr. has been following Woods on social media, including his personal Instagram account and fan pages. She has also liked several of his posts, showing her support for him and his family.
Sources say that Vanessa, 47, and Tiger, 49, began dating around Thanksgiving 2024. While they are not yet serious, insiders believe their relationship is moving in that direction. The couple has a lot in common, including their experience with public scrutiny and their roles as parents. They reportedly met through mutual connections and live just 20 minutes apart in Florida.
Vanessa has been open about her affection for Tiger on social media, liking pictures and videos of him and even posts about his late mother, who passed away in February. Friends describe their relationship as casual and low-key, with Vanessa visiting Tiger at his home on Jupiter Island a few nights a week.
The two share similar values and prefer to avoid drama, which has helped them bond. They are taking things slow but are open to the possibility of a more serious relationship in the future. An insider mentioned that Vanessa is not starstruck by Tiger’s fame, which is something he appreciates about her.
In addition to their personal lives, there’s a family connection as well. Vanessa’s eldest daughter, Kai, is a golfer who attends the same school as Tiger’s children. The close proximity of their lives has likely helped their relationship grow.
Vanessa was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 until their divorce in 2018. Together, they have five children. Tiger was previously married to Elin Nordegren, with whom he shares two children. After their highly publicized divorce in 2010, Tiger dated Erica Herman for several years until their split in 2023.
As Vanessa and Tiger continue to explore their relationship, they seem to be enjoying their time together while keeping things private for now.