It was on March 23 when the world received an official confirmation for what was already known at that point. Taking to Instagram, Tiger Woods wrote, “Love is in the air, and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.” The photo attached? Woods and Vanessa Trump filling up the screen in pristine white outfits. But his post also contained another significant detail: “At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”

After a personal life that has come under scrutiny multiple times owing to rampant controversies, this new chapter is perhaps something the 15-time major champion wants to keep close to his heart and away from prying eyes. Yet, the two have never shied away from showing their (and their family’s) closeness in public—Vanessa, her daughter, Kai, and Woods were seen heading to the Genesis Invitational together in mid-February. The mother-daughter duo also attended Woods’ TGL event in Florida alongside the latter’s children, Charlie and Sam.

As for the rest of the Trump clan: Ivanka Trump, Vanessa’s ex-sister-in-law, had commented on Woods’ announcement, writing, “So happy for you both! 🥰🥰.” POTUS Donald Trump, on the other hand, had stated during a media session in the Oval office back in April, “I love Tiger and I love Vanessa. Vanessa and Don had a good relationship. They broke up quite a while ago. Tiger called me a few months ago and told me. I’m happy for both. Let them both be happy.” Safe to say that the Trumps have accepted their newest member with open arms—which is why Woods’ absence from a recent (and important, must we add) gathering was so much more noticeable.

The occasion was President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, and his entire family, including his children and their partners were present to celebrate. Kai Trump posted a picture of the family gathering via her Instagram story a few hours ago, that even featured Elon Musk. However, Woods was amiss, despite his amicable relationship with the politician.

The two have often sung high praises of each other. Back in 2017, Woods appreciated Trump’s game: “What most impressed me was how far he hits the ball at 70 years old.” He takes a pretty good lash.” Then, two years later, during Donald Trump’s presidency, Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. They have often played golf together. On the Super Bowl weekend, Trump met up with Tiger and Charlie for a round of golf at Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach. The golfer even believes that the impending merger between PIF and the Tour can be sped up with Trump’s involvement.

Many sources had, in fact, confirmed that the President considers Tiger Woods as a part of his “inner circle”. If so, why the absence?

There can be two possibilities: The first—Woods underwent surgery in March for a ruptured Achilles tendon, just a few weeks before the 2025 Masters, and missed his chance to play. His absence on the president’s birthday could merely be because of his ongoing recovery and his commitment to the rehabilitation process. Notably, Woods was present to motivate Charlie at a junior event around two weeks ago, showing signs of a healthy recovery.

Another theory is there’s a difference between being a part of the inner circle, and the family. Perhaps, the golfer simply wanted Vanessa to spend time with her clan. What’s the truth? We’ll never know. Although, it’s worth noting that ever since the relationship confirmation, Woods hasn’t been seen with any of the Trumps.

His last appearance at the White House was in early May when President Donald Trump facilitated a meeting between him and LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan to discuss the possible unification of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Before that, he appeared at the White House in February, after being invited to celebrate Black History Month.

Having said that, while Woods and Vanessa Trump officially announced their relationship early this March, the duo had reportedly been quietly dating for months before that.

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump prefer to keep it low-key

The couple has relatively kept a low profile since Thanksgiving. Per reports, this is when they started dating in 2024. Even the president himself confirmed it.

“Tiger actually called me a few months ago. And he told me about it, and I said, ‘Tiger, that’s good, that’s good.’ I’m very happy for both. Let them both be happy. Let them both be happy. “They’re both great,” he confessed to a reporter that Woods had personally spoken to the President about his relationship status.

Woods and Vanessa Trump reportedly bonded over their children’s shared passion for golf. While Charlie Woods has been a dominant force in the junior and amateur golfing circuit, Woods has also shown support for Kai Trump, who has been gaining attention for her public appearances and is a rising star in the golfing world, heading to the University of Miami in 2026.

Hopefully, we’ll see more glimpses of the couple with time. Who knows Kai’s Instagram Story might also capture Woods next year!