Tiger Woods’ children, Charlie (16) and Sam (17), are said to be on board with their father’s relationship with Vanessa Trump, according to recent reports. The pair reportedly began dating around Thanksgiving last year, and sources suggest the relationship has been well-received by both families.
Vanessa, who separated from Donald Trump Jr. in 2018, lives in Palm Beach, Florida, just 20 minutes from Woods. Their children also have a connection, as Vanessa’s daughter, Kai (17), and Woods’ kids are thought to have attended The Benjamin School together. An insider told the Daily Mail that Vanessa has built a positive rapport with Woods’ children, adding:
“She likes the kids; they like her. So there was really no reason for any drama with Elin.”
The source also noted that Elin Nordegren, Woods’ ex-wife and mother of his children, has not raised any concerns about the relationship.
Donald Trump’s Approval
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly supportive of the couple’s relationship. Woods and Trump have maintained a long-standing friendship, with Trump awarding Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019. A source close to Trump told Page Six:
”[President] Trump knows about him dating Vanessa and is said to approve. Tiger speaks privately about liking Trump and what he’s done to promote golf.”
Woods even attended a Black History Month event at the White House earlier this year, proudly wearing his Medal of Freedom.
Tiger Woods’ Recent Injury
While Woods’ personal life seems to be on a positive trajectory, his professional career faced another setback last week. The 15-time Major Champion revealed that he had ruptured his Achilles tendonduring practice at home, requiring minimally-invasive repair surgery.
Fans had hoped for Woods to make a return at The Masters in Augusta next month, but this injury will likely delay his plans. Woods’ close friend, Fred Couples, provided an update on his recovery, saying:
“He is in great spirits for a ruptured Achilles. It’s a bummer because people wanted to see him play. He was scheduled for a few events, not many, but a few.”
This setback follows Woods’ ongoing struggles with injuries, including his sixth back surgery in the last decade.
Looking Ahead
While Woods’ path back to competitive golf remains uncertain, his family life appears to be in a good place. With the support of his children and approval from Trump, his relationship with Vanessa Trump is progressing without controversy. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see if Woods can overcome his latest injury and return to the golf course soon.
