Tiger Woods and his longtime companion, Vanessa Trump, remain closely bonded following his recent legal troubles. Sources reveal that the couple’s relationship is holding strong in the wake of Woods’ alleged DUI incident.
The golf legend, aged 50, encountered legal issues on March 27 when he was arrested for flipping his SUV on Jupiter Island, Florida. Despite this setback, Vanessa, 48, continues to support him, according to a source, who shared insights with People.
The insider mentioned that Woods has become particularly close with her children during this time. “She’s not leaving him,” the source disclosed to People. “They’re very close as a family, and he’s especially bonded with Kai.”
Vanessa shares five children with her former spouse, Donald Trump Jr., whom she was married to from 2005 to 2018. Their children include Kai, 18, Donald III, 17, Tristan, 14, Spencer, 13, and Chloe, 11.
As the situation unfolds, the source remains optimistic. “Things will settle down,” they assured. “[Vanessa’s] handling it well, choosing to stay out of the limelight for now.”
Vanessa posted a picture with Woods on an Instagram story shortly after his arrest, with the caption ‘love you,’ reported Fox Digital.
‘Things will settle down,’ the source said. ‘[Vanessa’s] handling it well and just not saying much.’
Kai has a burgeoning golf career and an impressive platform as an influencer. She and Vanessa were seen cheering Woods on at a tournament just days before the accident.
Golfer Tiger Wood and Vanessa Trump are a ‘very close family’ amidst his arrest for an alleged DUI
Vanessa Trump shares five kids with ex-husband Donald Trump Jr: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe
Vanessa and Kai Trump were spotted cheering on Woods at a golf tournament shortly before his arrest
Kai graduates from high school in May, after which she plans to attend the University of Miami and become a professional golfer.
An anonymous source shared that Woods’ recent arrest ‘raised some concerns’ from Kai’s father, Don Jr, though he has ‘been supportive’ of the couple.
Woods has been dating Trump’s ex-daughter-in-law for more than a year. The couple went public with their relationship in March 2025.
He pulled out of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, held this week, following his arrest. He has not secured a major championship win since 2019.
Body camera footage from the scene allegedly showed Woods telling the responding officers that he was ‘just talking to the president.’
Woods has a years-long friendship with President Trump. In 2019, Trump awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Trump told the New York Post days after the crash that Woods ‘is under a tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg.’
Vanessa posted an Instagram story of Woods after his arrest with the words ‘love you’
Woods was arrested on March 27 in Jupiter Island, Florida after he rolled his SUV
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office allegedly found two hydrocodone pills in his pocket during the accident.
‘On scene, we had [Drug Recognition] experts evaluating him and they believed from on scene that he was not impaired with alcohol, but they believe it was some type of medication or drug,’ police said.
Per the affidavit, Woods told police he ‘had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg,’ which required him to take prescription medication.
After clambering out of the car, a ‘lethargic’ Woods agreed to take a breathalyzer at the scene – with the Sheriff’s Office confirming that he showed ‘triple zeros’ – but he then refused to provide a urine sample.
He was booked in the Martin County Jail for at least eight hours.
The crash occurred in a 30 mph zone when Woods – who was traveling at ‘high speed’ – attempted to overtake a truck that was pulling a pressure-washing device, according to the cops.
Woods is a close friend of the president’s. He received the Presidential medal of Freedom in 2019 during Trump’s first term
‘He’s fully integrated now and especially close with Kai,’ an inside source said of Woods
He clipped the rear of the trailer and flipped his Range Rover.
Woods was alone in his car, and neither he nor the driver of the other vehicle was injured.
Woods has since been granted special permission to seek rehabilitation treatment outside of the country.
The renowned golfer, who lives on Jupiter Island around two miles from where the incident occurred, was involved in a similar crash in 2021 in California, that shattered his right leg after he was trapped under the vehicle.
The Daily Mail contacted the representatives for Woods, Kai and Vanessa Trump for comment.
