Kai Trump breaks silence after mom’s romance with Tiger Woods

LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Kai Trump (L) and Tiger Woods arrive to the course during the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 16, 2025 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Kai Trump breaks silence on YouTube

Kai Trump breaks silence following the revelation of her mother Vanessa Trump’s relationship with Tiger Woods. The 17-year-old took to YouTube to share an update on her golf career, subtly acknowledging her close connection to Woods.

“Hi guys, I know I have not posted a YouTube video in a very long time, and it’s just because I had some stuff come up,” Kai explained. “I had to focus more on my actual golf and schoolwork.”

Kai Trump casually mentions Tiger Woods

During the video, Kai shared highlights from her experience playing at the Genesis Open alongside Rory McIlroy. As she spoke about the event, she made an offhand remark that confirmed her familiarity with Woods.

“They have two foundations that support it, TGR – that’s Tiger’s foundation – and California Rise,” Kai said, referring to the organizations backing the tournament.

This subtle reference did not go unnoticed, as fans quickly linked her casual mention of “Tiger” to her mother’s rumored romance with the golf legend.

Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods: Golf’s newest power couple

The connection between the Trump and Woods families has been growing, with Kai Trump and Charlie Woods both competing in junior golf tournaments. Their mothers’ relationship has only further strengthened their ties.

Vanessa, 47, and Woods, 49, were first linked in February after being spotted arriving together at a PGA tournament. Sources close to the couple confirmed they have been dating since Thanksgiving, quickly becoming one of golf’s most talked-about pairings.

The Trump and Woods families grow closer

With Kai Trump breaking her silence, speculation about her mother’s relationship has only intensified. However, insiders say that both families are supportive.

Kai Trump and Charlie Woods attend The Benjamin School, a prestigious Florida institution where tuition costs $38,595 per year.
The two junior golfers are set to compete against each other in a tournament next week.
Last month, Vanessa took Kai to watch a round of TGL, the new golf league co-founded by Woods and Rory McIlroy.
At the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, Kai was seen wearing clothing from Woods’ apparel line.

How Donald Trump factors into the equation

While Kai Trump breaks silence, her grandfather, Donald Trump, has also maintained a relationship with Woods. The former president recently played a round of golf with Woods, signaling that he supports the new couple.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. has moved on from Vanessa. After ending his relationship with Kimberly Guilfoyle, he has been publicly dating West Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson since December.

Will Kai Trump speak out further?

Though Kai Trump has broken her silence, she has yet to directly address her mother’s relationship. However, her casual mention of Woods suggests she is adjusting to the media frenzy surrounding their families.

As Kai and Charlie Woods prepare to compete, golf fans will be watching closely. With the Trump-Woods connection growing stronger, could this be the beginning of golf’s newest power family?

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.