Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer with 15 major championships to his name, is reportedly dating Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. Sources close to the couple revealed that their relationship began around Thanksgiving 2024 and has been kept under wraps. While they are taking things slow, insiders suggest the relationship is progressing and could become serious. Both Woods, 49, and Vanessa, 47, share a lot in common, including their experience with public scrutiny and a preference for keeping their personal lives private. Additionally, both are parents—Woods has two children from his previous marriage to Elin Nordegren, while Vanessa shares five children with her ex-husband.

The couple reportedly met through their children, who attend The Benjamin School in Florida. Vanessa’s daughter Kai is an avid golfer, much like Woods’ son Charlie. This shared interest in golf may have played a role in bringing them closer. Despite living just 20 minutes apart on Jupiter Island, they are not cohabiting. Vanessa visits Woods’ home a few nights a week, where they enjoy quiet dinners and time together away from the public eye. Both seem committed to maintaining a low profile for now, avoiding public appearances as a couple.

Vanessa Trump was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 until their divorce in 2018. The former couple’s eldest daughter, Kai, recently committed to the University of Miami on a golf scholarship. Woods, on the other hand, has had a tumultuous romantic history but is reportedly drawn to Vanessa’s grounded nature. Sources say she is not impressed by his fame and would date him regardless of his celebrity status—an attribute that Woods finds particularly appealing. Insiders describe them as a “good match” due to their shared values and level-headed personalities.

The timing of this relationship coincides with Woods’ recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon, which has kept him off the golf course for some time. Vanessa appears to be providing emotional support during his rehabilitation period. Observers note that this relationship marks a departure from Woods’ previous dating patterns, with sources suggesting that he has often pursued women who were not compatible with him in the past. Both seem to value stability and are enjoying their time together without rushing into anything too public or permanent just yet.