Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump 'take surprising next step in their relationship' as close friend reveals all

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are about to take the 'next step' in their relationship, according to a close friend.

Woods announced in March that he was dating Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr and, therefore, former daughter-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

The 15-time golf major winner took to Instagram to write: "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 to all those close to our hearts."

Woods has not played on golf's PGA Tour since missing the cut at The Open Championship last July.

He has opted for a limited schedule since suffering a serious car crash in 2021, and was due to compete at The Players Championship in March but suffered a ruptured Achilles in training.

As a result, alongside his own recovery, Woods has been able to focus on family matters and his developing relationship with Vanessa.

The Daily Mail reported that the pair have attempted to keep things private, and are 'just like everyone else in their dating life'.

Now, a close friend of the golf legend has revealed to the same outlet that Woods and Trump are set to take 'the next step' in their relationship.

Described as a 'Woods insider', they explained that Vanessa feels 'very comfortable' in his home and that the pair could be living together by the end of 2025.

"She has all the security codes and can come and go as she pleases. She has total access to his life.

"She's really good for him to have around. And they're always together now.

"If things keep going the way they're going, they'll be living together by the end of the year. Tiger moves fast in that department."

Woods will be hoping that he can also return to the golf course by the end of 2025 - but friend and rival Rory McIlroy stated in March that he is hopeful that Woods may come back in 2026 instead, given the seriousness of his latest injury.

McIlroy said: "He doesn't have much luck when it comes to injuries and his body. Achilles surgeries obviously aren't fun. Hoping he's in good spirits and hoping he's doing OK.

"We obviously won't see him play golf this year, and hopefully we see him maybe play in 2026.

"Judging by prior behaviour, he'll definitely try [to play competitive golf again]."