Tiger Woods made his return to competitive golf after more than a year, and this time, it was not just about the game. Just before he stepped onto the course, Vanessa Trump stood beside him, showing her support in a very personal way. The two shared a quick kiss and hug, a moment that caught attention right away. It happened on Tuesday, March 24, at the TGL finals in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This was a big moment for Woods. The 50-year-old golfer had been away from full competition since April 2024 due to injuries. So when he finally returned, people were already watching closely. And with Vanessa Trump there, along with her daughter Kai Trump, the moment felt even more special.Vanessa, who was earlier married to Donald Trump Jr., has been quietly dating Woods for the past few months. Now, their bond is becoming more public, and this appearance made that clear.
Tiger Woods returns at TGL finals as Vanessa Trump and Kai Trump cheer from stands during comeback match
Tiger Woods played for Jupiter Links in the TGL finals, facing Los Angeles Golf Club in a best-of-three series. Just before he teed off at the SoFi Center, Vanessa Trump walked up to him, hugged him, and gave him a kiss. It was simple, but it showed strong support before a big match.During the game, Vanessa and her 18-year-old daughter Kai Trump stayed in the stands, clapping and cheering. Kai, who is also a junior golfer and committed to the University of Miami, followed the match closely. Even though Woods’ team lost 9-2 to Los Angeles Golf Club, the focus stayed on his return and the support around him.Woods had not played four full rounds since The Masters in April 2024. He has been dealing with recovery since then. Speaking earlier, he shared how tough the process has been. He said, “I said I’ve been working on it. Sometimes I have good days, sometimes I have bad days. Disc replacement is not a lot of fun.”In another update earlier this year, he told ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt, “I’ve been cleared to hit, basically, hit short irons and mid irons. I haven’t gone any beyond that.” He also admitted his game felt “rusty.”Away from the course, Woods has been spending time with Vanessa Trump. In January, she was with him during his 50th birthday celebration, which also marked the 30th anniversary of his TGR Foundation. According to PEOPLE, the event raised around $50 million for charity and was held at The Breakers Palm Beach.A source told PEOPLE, “Tiger was with Vanessa but also busy talking to people he knows from the charity. There was some serious partying going down all night… They seemed to have a great time.”Their relationship was first confirmed in March 2025 by a source close to the Trump family, again reported by PEOPLE. Soon after, the two made it official on Instagram.Now, with Woods back on the course and Vanessa by his side, this return feels different. It is not just about golf anymore. It is also about the people supporting him through it.
