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‘Happy That He is Back’: Despite An Ugly Split, Tiger Woods’ Ex-Lindsey Vonn Still Spoke Kind Words About the Legend In 2022

Published 01/06/2023, 7:30 AM EST

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Juggling a relationship with a career isn’t always easy. And when the couple are both star athletes, the feat only gets tougher. Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn found this out when they ended their three-year-long relationship. Years after they parted ways, Vonn revealed the good terms of their post-breakup relationship. She even had kind, respectful words for him.

The golf legend Tiger Woods and the Olympic ski racer Lindsey Vonn first went out in 2012. The two athletes seemed to gel well together but called it quits in 2015. There was a lot of speculation around their breakup by the public. But the couple took their decision had didn’t look back.

Lindsey Vonn claims she’s happy for Tiger Woods

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In an exclusive interview with ET in January 2022, Vonn opened up about Tiger. Woods had suffered an accident nearly a year before the interview, and news of his recovery was still viral. When the reporter asked Vonn if Woods and she were still in touch, she said, “Of course.”

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The Olympic Alpine Ski Race claimed the two were friends. She stated, “We are friends and, of course, I’m happy that he is back and healthy.” She went on to sympathize with the golf pro’s situation and said, “It was a tough time for him.”

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Having been together with Woods for so long, Vonn knew how important his children were to him. She said in the interview, “I am just happy that he is back with his kids.” Despite having ended their relationship, the two seemed to be on good terms with each other and even wished the best for each other.

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In the interview, Vonn also opened up about the difficulties of dating in the public eye. She said, “I just think, generally, it’s really difficult to date anyone in the public eye, and I’ve always been a really open person.” Things were made even more difficult by the presence of a power couple like Woods and Vonn. There were always some aspects of relationships that were to be kept private, and Vonn understood that.

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She said that although she was happy with her relationship at the time, not all could be shared with the public, and that’s what made it difficult for her since she was very open. “It’s difficult, obviously, being in this position because everyone wants a scoop,” said Vonn.

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Both Tiger and Lindsey have now long moved on since their split and are happy in their own lives. They remain friends and have tons of respect for each other. Do you think that friendship will last? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sheldon Pereira

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Sheldon is a golf writer at EssentiallySports. He is a Business graduate from Christ University, with a degree in Finance and Accounting. He also has an experience as a Senior Audit Associate at an MNC, but his love for writing made him follow his dream and switch careers.
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Rohini Kottu

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