Donald Trump Jr's one-word 'response' to ex-wife Vanessa dating Tiger Woods as statement released

Donald Trump Jr had a one-word response to Tiger Woods dating his ex wife Vanessa as their relationship was announced this weekend.

For a number of months now Woods was romantically linked with Vanessa, who was with Donald Sr's son for 13 years and had five children together.

And on Sunday, the golf icon officially announced their relationship with a heartfelt statement on Instagram accompanied by pictures of him and his new partner.

Woods wrote: "Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts."

Back in February, Woods and Vanessa were spotted at a tournament in Florida with Donald Jr's daughter Kai, a promising golf prospect and is poised to play for the University of Miami in the near future.

It was reported that with their children attending the same school and the pair living in the same area in Palm Beach, Florida, Woods and Vanessa grew close and are said to have began dating around Thanksgiving time.

Ivanka Trump, daughter of the US president and sister to Donald Jr, gave her blessing to the relationship when she commented "So happy for you both".

But it appears as though other key members of the family are also supportive.

According to People, citing an inside source close the Trump family, Donald Jr is "cool" with his ex wife dating Woods.

Tiger Woods spoke at the White House after being invited by Donald Trump. Image: Getty

Meanwhile, President Trump, who gave Woods the medal of freedom and invited him to the White House recently for a Black History event, is also believed to approve.

Vanessa and Donald Trump divorced in 2018 after three years of marriage. He proceeded to enter a six-year relationship with Kimberly Guilfoyle, which came to an end last year.

Woods, meanwhile, has two children with ex wife Elin Nordegren, who divorced him over extramarital affairs.

On the relationship between Vanessa and Woods' children Charlie and Sam, a Daily Mail insider said: “She likes the kids; they like her. So there was really no reason for any drama with Elin.”

15-time major championships winner Woods is currently able to spend more time with his new partner as he is sidelined from golf tournaments after recently undergoing surgery on a ruptured achilles.