The year has only just begun and Tiger Woods is at the centre of many headlines concerning both his career and his love life. He's recovering from an injury that has left his career hanging in the balance, and has started a new relationship that has linked him to the most powerful families in the world—the Trumps.
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Being a divorced father and co-parent, Tiger Woods found himself in a delicate position. Informing his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, about his new relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr.
Knowing the news would eventually become public, Woods chose to personally disclose the information before it hit the headlines as per an insider who has spilled all the details to Daily Mail.
As per the source, who is reportedly a close friend of both Woods and Nordegren, the golfer 'knew it was going to get out eventually so he had to make the phone call to Elin before his love life ended up in the newspapers again'. The friend revealed:
He's made this call before about other women — but never like this.
Woods reportedly contacted Nordegren to explain that their children were spending time with Vanessa Trump. This call occurred before the relationship was publicly revealed and confirmed by the golfer on his Instagram.
Woods and Nordegren, who were married for six years until his infidelity led to their divorce in 2009, had what was described as a surprisingly amicable conversation. 'It was a pleasant, almost friendly conversation,' the insider said.
Tiger and Elin are supportive of each other.
How did Tiger Woods' ex-wife react to the news?
Nordegren's initial reaction was a mix of surprise and amusement.
Her response at first was like 'Seriously? A Trump? For real?'
She was more amused than anything. But she really quickly just accepted it.
The source elaborated that while they don't give each other 'blessings,' they do keep each other informed about anyone who will be spending time with their children. They added:
Elin isn't one to react to things emotionally. So she just processed the information and wished them well.
When Woods revealed his new relationship, which was reportedly around late December, he claimed that his relationship wasn't that serious yet. However, given that he confirmed the relationship in a post in March 2025, it looks like things may be different today.
Woods and Trump in the same social circles
Woods and Trump's romance doesn't seem so surprising when you look at the fact that they have had many opportunities to get to know each other given their social circles, and where they live. Sam Trump and Charlie Woods attend the same school as Kai Trump, who recently gave her Social Service agents a headache. They also live 10 minutes away from each other in Florida.
The source further explained to Daily Mail that given that the 'school really requires parental involvement, the Trumps' paths often crossed with that of the Woods', including Elin. Moreover, Tiger Woods is said to have golfed with Donald Trump on several occasions, even before his relationship with Vanessa. As per The Guardian, he also recently met with the golf-obsessed POTUS to 'discuss the fractured status' of the sport.
It seems both Elin and Donald Trump Jr., Vanessa's ex-husband, are supportive of the relationship.
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Sources used:
Daily Mail: Leaked: Tiger Woods' humiliating phone call with ex-wife about his new lover Vanessa Trump... and her telling reaction
The Guardian: Tiger Woods confirms relationship with Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law
