Vanessa Trump is continuing to quietly support her golf megastar boyfriend as he navigates yet another comeback from a litany of injuries after turning 50.
The 15-time major winner, who has been dating the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. since early last year, celebrated the milestone birthday at the end of last month, but on the fairways he has little to toast.
The legend has begun the second season of TGL, the tech-infused golf league he founded with Rory McIlroy, on the sidelines as he continues to recover from his latest back surgery, which saw him go under the knife last fall.
However, that hasn’t stopped Woods from showing up in support of his Jupiter Links teammates, and along with him, his glamorous girlfriend.
Vanessa, along with her 18-year-old daughter Kai, was spotted in the Jupiter Links team box at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens on Tuesday night as Woods’ team took on New York Golf Club.
The 48-year-old kept a low profile, being captured in the back row watching her animated boyfriend react to the action on the simulation, but the public show of support was an indicator that their romance in just as as strong as ever.
Vanessa Trump and her daughter Kai were spotted supporting Tiger Woods at TGL this week
Woods and Vanessa, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., are just over a year into their relationship
Vanessa and Kai, who is an avid golfer herself and recently made her debut on the LPGA Tour, previously attended the indoor golf league as Woods’ guests before the bombshell romance was revealed by The Daily Mail.
The pair were seen at a match last year during the innovation’s debut season before Vanessa and Woods went public with their romance.
Their latest TGL outing came just one day before Woods is set to officially celebrate his 50th birthday with a lavish party.
Woods, an 82-time winner on the PGA Tour, is reportedly preparing to celebrate his birthday in style with a star-studded party on Wednesday, Front Office Sports reported last week.
The exclusive extravaganza will reportedly take place at The Breakers, a luxury, grand resort in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Rock powerhouse Jon Bon Jovi is said to be providing the entertainment for the swanky event, which will honor Woods in almost every aspect.
Guests have reportedly been instructed to wear a ‘touch of red’ per the dress code in homage to Woods’ ‘Sunday Red’ – his tradition of wearing red polos on the final day of competition which has since inspired his apparel brand.
The menu reportedly takes inspiration from Woods’ Masters Champion Dinners, which has seen the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club serve up dishes such as steak and chicken fajitas, sushi, crab cakes, and even cheeseburgers and French fries in honor of his five victories.
Vanessa and her daughter Kai, an avid golfer herself, have previously attended TGL events
The exclusive extravaganza will reportedly take place at The Breakers in West Palm Beach
Rock powerhouse Jon Bon Jovi is said to be providing the entertainment for the swanky event
The celebrity-packed 300-strong guest list is said to feature Woods’ fellow professional and close friend, two-time major winner Justin Thomas, as well as his confidant and former caddie Joe LaCava.
Other sporting stars, including New York Giants legend and television star Michael Strahan and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, are also expected to be in attendance.
Meanwhile, naturally, Vanessa is expected to take pride of place by his side.
Woods and Vanessa began dating in November 2024 after meeting at events at the $38,595-a-year Benjamin School, where both their children attended.
Vanessa married ex-husband Donald Trump Jr. in 2005 and divorced in 2018. They share five children: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe. The divorce was relatively amicable, and both Donald Jr. and his father, President Donald Trump, have put their seals of approval on her relationship with Woods, Daily Mail can reveal.
Woods shares two kids – Sam Alexis and Charlie – with ex-wife Elin Nordegren, whom he married in 2004 and divorced in 2010 after a shocking sex scandal in which he publicly admitted to cheating on her with multiple women during their six-year marriage.
And as Woods’ career winds down after a litany of injuries, it appears he is leaning on his new girlfriend more and more.
‘She came into his life at just the right time,’ a source close to Woods told the Daily Mail. ‘She showed up as he was seriously considering what happens next in his career. She has added so much stability on the home front, and he gushes about her influence in his life.’
Vanessa, with her daughter Kai, is understood to spend most of her time at Tiger’s mansion
Kai previously tested out the TGL simulator at SoFi Center before a match last January
‘And it’s gotten really, really serious,’ the source continued. ‘It’s a much more mature relationship than anything he’s been in before, and he’s going into it with his eye on something long term. Ideally, for the rest of his life. Of everyone he’s dated since [his ex-wife] Elin, I’d say Vanessa is the closest thing to a soulmate he’s ever had.’
‘She’s going to be the one who’s with him during his transition away from the sport,’ the source added. ‘Whenever he misses the competition, he can talk to her; she grounds him and is just there for him to bounce things off of. She’s a true partner in every sense of the word.’
The relationship is growing more intimate as speculation grows about Woods’ next career steps – and the golfer doesn’t even know what his future holds.
Woods has suffered numerous injuries over the years, including serious leg fractures following a single-car rollover crash in February 2021 after his SUV veered off the road at high speed – 84 MPH in a 45 mph zone. Investigators found excessive speed and inability to navigate a curve as the causes of the crash.
Woods was extracted from the wreckage using the jaws of life. He underwent multiple grueling surgeries, significantly slowing down his career.
He suffered his latest setback in October when he underwent a disc replacement in his spine. The recovery has been brutal, and Woods himself has acknowledged that he hoped he would heal quicker.
Meanwhile, Kai, who admitted she turned to her mother’s boyfriend for advice ahead of her LPGA debut in November, underwent a surgery of her own this week.
The teenager announced on Instagram last week that she had surgery on her left wrist.
Kai has announced on Instagram that she had surgery on her left wrist last week
The 18-year-old granddaughter of President Trump will start playing collegiate golf this year
She posted: ‘Today, I underwent left wrist surgery to address injuries to the stabilizing tissues of my ECU tendon and damage to my triangular fibrocartilage complex.
‘The surgery was successfully performed at the Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute by Dr. Thomas Graham, Chief of Jefferson Orthopedics.
‘I look forward to my rehab ahead in the coming months. I am excited for the ability to play golf pain free!’
The update comes ahead of a what promises to be a big year on the golf course for the 18-year-old granddaughter of President Trump.
Kai will be joining the University of Miami as a part of the 2026 signing class to play collegiate golf after committing to the school in August.
Kai’s wrist wasn’t visible in photos of her from Tuesday’s TGL clash, leaving the status of her injury currently unclear.
