Tiger Woods deepens ties with Trump through golf

Tiger Woods and Donald Trump have become closely linked, especially as Woods has received praise from the former president. At a recent event, Trump excitedly referred to Woods as “the greatest,” while Woods stood proudly beside him, wearing the Presidential Medal of Freedom that Trump had given him in 2019. Their meetings were partly to address tensions in golf between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Key figures from both sides were present for discussions, highlighting Woods's growing influence in this area. However, personal connections also play a role; Woods has recently confirmed he is dating Vanessa Trump, Donald Trump's former daughter-in-law. Woods' relationship with Vanessa is significant, as it ties two well-known American families together. Their children also attend the same school and are promising young golfers. Woods has been linked to Vanessa since February, just after he disclosed his mother's death. While Woods navigates his ongoing recovery from injury, his ties to Trump have strengthened. The president is a big advocate for golf and has hosted influential tournaments at his golf courses. Despite some past controversies, including losing major events at his venues, Trump remains committed to the sport. As Woods supports his son Charlie’s golf ambitions, the connection between Woods and the Trump family raises questions about their impact on golf moving forward. Their children are both young golfers, and with Woods as a mentor, there are hopes for a bright future. This union of families amid ongoing golf negotiations shows the blend of personal and professional relationships in the sport. As they collaborate, it remains to be seen how this will affect the golf world, especially with the merging of rival tours.