Tiger Woods prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament on April 9, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. ; Vanessa Trump at the Presidential Inauguration of Donald J. Trump on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, DC.Photo:Andrew Redington/Getty ; Chip Somodevilla/Getty
Andrew Redington/Getty ; Chip Somodevilla/Getty
Tiger Woodshas a new girlfriend: Vanessa Trump.
On March 13, a source close to the Trump family confirmed to PEOPLE that the golf legend has beenquietly datingthe former model and actress for several months.
Vanessa was previously married toDonald Trump Jr., with whom she sharesfive children. Shefiled for divorcein March 2018 after 12 years of marriage. Prior to her relationship with Trump Jr., Vanessa was briefly linked to actorLeonardo DiCaprioin 1998.
So who is Tiger Woods' new girlfriend? Here’s everything to know about Vanessa Trump and her relationship with the golf pro.
Vanessa Trump attends the 140th annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 2, 2018, in Washington, DC.Chip Somodevilla/Getty
Chip Somodevilla/Getty
Vanessa was raised in New York City and attended the Dwight School on the Upper West Side, perThe New York Times. According to the outlet, she won two high school yearbook superlatives, including most likely to “be on Ricki Lake.”
Her father, Charles Haydon, worked as a lawyer with high-profile clients likeMarilyn Monroe, while her mother, Bonnie Haydon, ran Kay Models Agency.
Vanessa now calls South Florida home.
Vanessa Trump during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2004 in New York City.RJ Capak/WireImage
RJ Capak/WireImage
Before getting involved with the Trump family, Vanessa had been working as a model.
By the early 2000s, she was immersed in the N.Y.C. fashion scene, sitting front row at various big runway shows alongside the likes of former socialite andThe Real Housewives of Beverly HillsalumTinsley Mortimer.
Vanessa’s father, Charles, was close friends with the late Rao’s owner Frank Pellegrino Sr. and Ron Straci, a lawyer who founded and co-owned Rao’s Speciality Foods, which has found success from its famous marinara sauce and exclusive restaurant.
Before his death, he invested over $1 million into the company, perPage Six, and controlled 30 percent of the brand.
Rao’s later sold for $415 million, according to the outlet, leadingVanessa to inherit millionsafter Charles' death.
Vanessa Trump, Kai Trump and Donald Trump Jr. stand on stage before the start of the third day of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee.Chip Somodevilla/Getty
Vanessa and Trump Jr. first met in 2003 when his father, PresidentDonald Trump, introduced the two at a fashion show, perThe New York Times.
Two years later, they wed on Nov. 12, 2005, at their family’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. — the same spot where Trump had marriedMelania Trump10 months earlier.
After 12 years of marriage, Vanessa filed for divorce in March 2018.
Vanessa Trump, Kai Trump, Donald J. Trump and Donald Trump Jr. pose for a photo together in March 2024.Kai Trump/ Instagram
Kai Trump/ Instagram
Vanessa and her ex-husband share five children: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe.
Two of her children — Kai and Chloe — are avid golf players. In June 2024, Vanessa shared anInstagramvideo of them on the green, writing, “My two golf super stars.”
According toThe Palm Beach Post, Kai attends the same Florida school as Woods' childrenCharlieand Sam. Per the outlet, Kai and Charlie both hope to play golf professionally.
In August 2024, Kai committed to the University of Miami golf team where she will start with the 2026 signing class, perGolfweek.
Tiger Woods; Vanessa Trump.Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire/Getty;Alec Tabak/Pool/Getty
Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire/Getty;Alec Tabak/Pool/Getty
In March 2025, a source close to the Trump family confirmed to PEOPLE that Vanessa and Woods have been quietly dating for months.
The pair have been keeping their romance private, though the insider told PEOPLE that Vanessa’s ex-husband is “cool” with her new romance.
A few weeks earlier, on Feb. 16, the pair were spotted arriving at a tournament in Florida, along with Kai.
source: people.com