Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump Confirm New Relationship in recent social media posts, igniting headlines and speculation.
Vanessa Trump, former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, has been in the spotlight following her new romance with golf legend Tiger Woods. The announcement came on March 23, 2025, when Woods shared photos of the couple on social media, confirming their relationship with an affectionate message.
“Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time, we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts,” the golfer wrote, sparking buzz across various platforms.
Vanessa Tompkins, born Vanessa Kay Haydon, is not a newcomer to public attention, having previously been married to Donald Trump Jr. They wed on November 12, 2005, at the luxurious Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida—a property owned by Donald Trump. The couple shares five children: daughters Kai and Chloe and sons Donald III, Tristan, and Spencer. Vanessa filed for divorce in March 2018 after nearly 13 years of marriage; the divorce was finalized later that year.
Both Woods and Vanessa have remained relatively quiet about their personal lives, but their relationship has recently become the subject of intrigue. Prior to dating Woods, rumors about the couple began circulating as they were reportedly seen together at events and were believed to have been quietly dating for some weeks. Reports indicate that Vanessa’s teenage daughter, Kai, may have helped facilitate some family connections.
Interestingly, Vanessa’s past includes a brief romantic link with Donald Trump himself before she met his son, offering an ironic twist to her current connection with Woods, who has his own ties with the Trump family. Woods has interacted with Donald Trump numerous times over the years, including receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 and playing golf at various Trump-owned courses.
Social media users have responded with enthusiasm, but some have humorously called out Woods for requesting privacy after sharing such public sentiments. The juxtaposition of a desire for privacy after announcing a relationship on a public forum equipped with images of the couple has not gone unnoticed. Critics seemed amused at the mild contradiction.
Nevertheless, Woods’ post comes in line with his previous relationship announcements, such as those with Lindsey Vonn back in 2013, where he expressed a desire to maintain some discretion and manage media attention surrounding his family. “We wanted to limit the ‘stalkarazzi’ and all those sleazy websites that are out there following us,” Woods had said then, signaling the complications that fame brings to personal relationships.
Woods, who recently announced he ruptured his left Achilles tendon in early March 2025, is currently sidelined from competing in professional golf, likely for the remainder of the year. This pivotal change in his career coincides with new personal developments in his life, suggesting a transformative period for the athlete.
Vanessa Trump has a rich background influenced by her family ties and connections in New York. Raised in a privileged environment, her mother, Bonnie Haydon, ran a modeling agency, while her father, Charles Haydon, practiced law. Vanessa enjoyed early notoriety in her career as a model, signing with Wilhelmina Models and even gracing the cover of Harper's Bazaar in Australia back in the 1990s. Prior to her marriage, she was briefly linked to high-profile figures, including Saudi Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud and actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
Despite having a background steeped in glamour, Vanessa maintained a lower profile within the media, particularly during her time with Donald Trump Jr. This new relationship with Woods marks a shift as she reemerges into public attention.
As their relationship progresses, public curiosity surrounding the couple is unlikely to dwindle. The romantic link between two notable figures entwined with the Trump brand opens up yet another fascinating narrative arc amid the ongoing saga of American celebrity culture. Will they navigate the limelight together, or will privacy become a larger concern as their relationship evolves? As of now, both Woods and Vanessa Trump seem excited about their future, enjoying moments of love amidst their high-profile lives, while requesting the space to cherish it privately.
