Tiger Woods paid a visit to the White House on Thursday amid his blossoming romance with Vanessa Trump.

The professional golfer suited up for the occasion, posing for a picture with Indiana senator Jim Banks.

“Met @TigerWoods at the White House today!” the politician, 45, wrote via X, alongside a series of American flag and golf course emojis.

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Woods, 49, was all smiles in the upload wearing a classic black suit, which he paired with a light blue button-down shirt and a tie in a darker shade.

Although it is unclear why the professional golfer was in Washington, DC, he previously met President Trump in the Oval Office in February.

At the time, he took part in meetings about the PGA Tour’s potential merger with the LIV Golf League and attended a Black History Month reception.

Page Six reported the following month that Woods is dating the president’s son — and Donald Trump Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa.

A source told us that the pair “have a lot in common,” explaining, “They’ve both gotten used to public scrutiny. They both know how to keep their private life private. They’re both parents.

“They’re a good match; they’re level-headed, they like to avoid drama, they share a lot of the same values,” the insider added.

We hear the couple are “taking it slow” but heading in a “serious … direction.”

The Daily Mail reported that Woods and Vanessa, 47, became an item in November 2024.

The duo made their romance Instagram-official in March, with Woods writing, “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.”

He concluded, “At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”

The golf champion was reportedly warned against dating Vanessa, with the Daily Mail claiming he replied, “F–k what people think.”

Woods was previously married to Elin Nordegren from 2004 to 2010, welcoming daughter Sam, 17, and son Charlie, 16, before divorcing over his infamous cheating scandal.

He has also been romantically linked to Olympian Lindsey Vonn, Kristin Smith and Erica Herman in recent years.

Vanessa, for her part, co-parents daughter Kai, 17, son Donald III, 16, son Tristan, 13, son Spencer, 12, and daughter Chloe, 10, with Donald Jr.

She and the businessman, 47, were married from 2005 to 2018.

It’s been a little over a month since Tiger Woods hard-launched his relationship with Vanessa Trump, Don Jr.’s ex-wife. But according to the Daily Mail, some people in the pro golfer’s close circle weren’t too pleased with his MAGA-adjacent girlfriend.

An anonymous source told the tabloid Thursday that Woods’s friends and associates had approached him with some “concerns” about what dating a Trump might do to his public image. But Woods, according to the insider, shut down that conversation, reportedly saying, “Fuck what people think.”

“Tiger has always been publicly apolitical,” the source said. “He has his beliefs and opinions, of course, but he doesn’t make a public spectacle of his political leanings. And dating someone in a political family looks like he’s choosing a side.”

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Still, “you can’t really tell Tiger to do something he doesn’t want to do,” they added. “And he felt like this was an important enough relationship to go public with. If someone has a problem, that’s on them, not him.”

To be clear, Woods has not exactly been maintaining a “publicly apolitical” stance — he played golf with Donald Trump in February and returned to the White House a few weeks later for a Black History Month reception. I see plenty of Mar-a-Lago hangs in the future, fuck what people think!

Tiger Woods’ relationship with Vanessa Trump may now be common knowledge, but that doesn’t mean that they’re willing to show their affection in public.

Woods confirmed his relationship with Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law back in March, and the U.S. President’s private thoughts on the relationship soon emerged. Ivanka Trump also gave her opinion, with Vanessa being the ex-wife of her brother, Donald Trump Jr.

It’s rare that Woods and Vanessa venture out in public together, with the couple enjoying private time in their Palm Beach homes, which are located just 20 minutes apart. However, they’ve agreed that when they are out in public, they will limit the affection shown and ensure it’s kept behind closed doors.

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That’s according to the Daily Mail, who confirmed via an insider that Woods and Vanessa enjoy acting like a normal couple and enjoy their privacy. “Movie nights, binge-watching shows, eating take-out – that makes them happy,” the insider said.

“They’re honestly just like everyone else in their dating life. When they do go out in public, like they have for two different golf tournaments, they lay off the PDA.

“Tiger has done a lot of crazy things with people, flown around the world. So has Vanessa. It can be a lot. Now it’s nice to have someone who wants to stay home and chill. It’s a nice change for him.”

Woods and Vanessa have reportedly been dating for five months, and the legendary golfer public announced it on March 23. “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!” Woods wrote on social media as he shared pictures with Vanessa.

“We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”

Due to Vanessa’s ties with the Trump family, the golfer was warned by close friends that his reputation could be impacted. However, an insider also told the Daily Mail that Woods isn’t concerned with what people think and is focusing on his new, happy relationship.

“Tiger has always been publicly apolitical,” the insider told the Daily Mail. “He has his beliefs and opinions, of course, but he doesn’t make a public spectacle of his political leanings.”

Woods has also known Trump for years due to his obsession with golf, and has never received a major backlash. “He didn’t care one bit,” the insider added. “You can’t really tell Tiger to do something he doesn’t want to do.

“And he felt like this was an important enough relationship to go public with. If someone has a problem, that’s on them, not him. He still doesn’t think of it as being anything political – she’s his girlfriend who happens to have the Trump last name.”

It was also feared that President Trump would have negative feelings towards the relationship, until he publicly endorsed their romance. “He told me about it, and I said, ‘Tiger, that’s good, that’s good.’ I’m very happy for you both,” Trump said. “Just let them both be happy. Let them both be happy. They’re both great.”

Tiger Woods isn’t backing down from love – no matter what people think.

Amid growing chatter surrounding his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., Tiger Woods has reportedly responded to his inner circle’s concerns with a blunt four-word retort: “F**k what people think.”

According to a Daily Mail report, several of Woods’ longtime friends privately expressed concerns about the optics of dating someone with deep political ties, especially given Woods’ famously neutral public persona.

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The concern wasn’t just about privacy – it was about perception, especially with Vanessa’s close connections to the Trump family and its high-profile political influence.

“Tiger has always been publicly apolitical,” one source explained. “He has his beliefs and opinions, of course, but he doesn’t make a public spectacle of his political leanings. And dating someone in a political family looks like he’s choosing a side.”

But that political context wasn’t a dealbreaker for the 15-time major champion, who reportedly made it clear that he didn’t care about potential public backlash. Instead, he chose to prioritize his relationship.

“You can’t really tell Tiger to do something he doesn’t want to do,” the insider added. “And he felt like this was an important enough relationship to go public with. If someone has a problem, that’s on them, not him.”

Public image vs. personal priorities

While Woods’ team may have been worried about professional branding, it appears his family had no such qualms.

The golfer’s two children, Sam and Charlie – whom he shares with ex-wife Elin Nordegren – are said to be “happy and understood” the nature of the relationship.

As for Vanessa Trump, she and Donald Jr. were married from 2005 until 2018 and have five children together. Her post-divorce life had remained relatively low-profile until her link with Woods began surfacing in the media earlier this year.

Reports indicate that Woods and Vanessa began their relationship as friends before it turned romantic, eventually stepping out publicly in March 2025.

In a rare and affectionate post on X (formerly Twitter), Woods shared a picture of the couple with the caption, “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.”

He added a simple but clear request: “At this time we would appreciate privacy to all those close to our hearts.”

Despite worries from some corners of his circle, Woods seems unfazed by external opinions. For him, the decision to date Vanessa wasn’t about politics – it was personal.

“She’s his girlfriend who happens to have the Trump last name,” said the source.