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Although Tiger Woods isn’t competing in THE PLAYERS Championship 2025, the PGA Tour has made sure to pay tribute to the golf legend.

While Woods was invited to this year’s event, he had to decline due to recovering from Achilles tendon surgery. Still, his unforgettable 2002 moment at the tournament lives on.

In that year, Woods made one of the most iconic putts in the history of THE PLAYERS Championship. On the 18th green, what seemed like an impossible shot turned into a near-perfect pendulum swing before sinking in the cup.

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This remarkable putt earned Woods a birdie and a permanent place in golf history.

Though Woods couldn’t attend this time, the PGA Tour honored his legacy by recreating the exact spot where the putt occurred. They placed the hole in the same location and marked it with a tribute that reads “Tiger Woods 3/25/2002” and Gary Koch’s famous commentary line was alongside it.

“‘Better than most!’ – Gary Koch.”

The tribute allows players the chance to attempt to replicate Woods’ legendary shot, and someone did just that.

Ahead of the tournament, TPC Sawgrass hosted the 2025 Creator Classic, where Grant Horvat emerged victorious, winning by one stroke.

However, it was Nick Stubbe, aka Fat Perez from the Bob Does Sport YouTube channel, who made the most waves. He set up a shot from the exact location where Woods made his famous putt, and with impressive precision, Fat Perez replicated the moment by sinking the ball in almost the same way.

This stunning tribute to Tiger Woods was a fitting acknowledgment of his impact on the game. Even though he wasn’t physically present at THE PLAYERS Championship 2025, Woods’ influence on golf is undeniable, continuing to inspire players and fans alike.

Kai Trump has broken her silence following the recent revelations of her mother Vanessa Trump’s relationship with golf superstar Tiger Woods, posting a video to her YouTube channel and casually referring to Woods by his first name.

The 17-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump took to YouTube to share a life update, marking her first public appearance since the news of her mother’s rumored romance with the legendary golfer began making waves.

“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 to her followers. “I had to focus more on my actual golf and school work.”

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Though she didn’t address her mother’s relationship directly, Kai’s casual mention of Woods during her recap of the Genesis Open speaks volumes. “They have two foundations that support it, TGR – that’s Tiger’s foundation – and California Rise,” she said, suggesting a level of familiarity with Woods that has now come to light.

The timing of Kai’s video comes shortly after DailyMail.com reported that Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods have been quietly dating since Thanksgiving. According to sources, the pair, both based in Florida, have grown close over recent months and are now being described as golf’s newest power couple.

Adding to the intrigue, both families’ children – Kai Trump and Charlie Woods (Tiger’s 16-year-old son) – are known to be up-and-coming golfers, set to compete against each other in an upcoming junior tournament. Both teenagers attend The Benjamin School, an elite institution with an annual tuition of nearly $39,000.

Four insiders confirmed to DailyMail.com that Vanessa and Woods are in a relationship. They have been spotted together at several events, including a PGA Tour tournament on February 16, where they arrived side by side.

Kai’s appearance at Torrey Pines in California for the Genesis Invitational further fueled speculation when she was seen wearing an outfit from Woods’ TGR clothing line, signaling her support for his brand and possibly their family connection.

Despite the spotlight on her family, Kai remains focused on her budding golf career.

Set to attend the University of Miami, where she has committed to play golf next year, Kai appears determined to continue her rise in the sport – one she shares with both her mother’s rumored partner and his son.

Meanwhile, Kai’s mother, Vanessa Trump, has been navigating her own journey following her split from Donald Trump Jr., with whom she shares five children. After her high-profile divorce, Vanessa has kept a relatively low profile – until now.

Although neither Vanessa nor Woods has publicly confirmed the relationship, their increasing presence together and growing family ties, including the shared school and sporting activities of their children, make it clear their bond is strengthening.

As for Kai, her video offered a glimpse into her world as she balances school, golf, and her family’s newfound media attention. With her tournament against Charlie Woods approaching, the spotlight on both teens is only likely to grow.

Whether or not her mother’s relationship becomes official, Kai Trump’s future in golf looks bright – and she seems ready to handle the public interest that comes with being part of two powerful American families.

Donald Trump’s ‘true feelings’ on Tiger Woods dating his son’s ex-wife has been revealed following the stunning revelation.

Golf legend Woods and Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., the son of the US president, have been ‘secretly’ dating for the past few months.

They have been together since Thanksgiving 2024, but their romance was kept a secret until just a few days ago.

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Woods, 49, and Vanessa, 47, are an item and are quickly becoming golf’s new power couple.

An insider told The Daily Mail: “Tiger and Vanessa have been seeing each other since just before Thanksgiving.

“She comes to his place on Jupiter Island. They’re not living together. She comes over maybe a few nights a week.

“They just love hanging out, having dinner and schmoozing together. They’re sticking close to home, have decided not to make it a thing and go out in public. Not just yet anyway.”

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Woods and Vanessa both live in Florida and live just 20 minutes apart, with their children attending the same school.

Woods’ children Charlie, 16, and Sam, 17, and Vanessa’s eldest daughter Kai, 17, all attend The Benjamin School in Palm Beach County.

Trump Jr., who split with Vanessa seven years ago, is thought to be ‘cool’ with the relationship.

Trump has the same feelings as his son on Woods’ relationship with Vanessa.

According to Page Six, the 78-year-old is a fan of his ex-daughter-in-law’s new fling with Woods.

“[President] Trump knows about him dating Vanessa and is said to approve,” a source said. “…Trump and Tiger are tight, and Tiger got the medal of freedom from him in 2019. Tiger speaks privately about liking Trump, and what he’s done to promote golf.

“Tiger was just at the White House during a Black History Month event. He wore his medal to the event.”

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have reportedly been growing closer, sparking speculation about a potential romance between the two.

While the news may come as a surprise to some, sources suggest that their relationship has been developing for months, with Woods and Trump choosing to keep things low-key.

Reports from The Daily Mail and The New York Post indicate that Woods and Vanessa have been quietly seeing each other since around Thanksgiving.

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The pair, who live just 20 minutes apart in Palm Beach, have been spending more time together, though they have yet to make any public appearances as a couple.

“Tiger and Vanessa have been seeing each other since just before Thanksgiving,” a source close to the couple revealed. “She comes to his place on Jupiter Island. They’re not living together, but she visits a few nights a week. They enjoy spending time together, sharing meals, and keeping things casual.”

For now, Woods and Vanessa are keeping their romance private, avoiding the spotlight and choosing to spend time together in a more intimate setting. Given their past experiences with media scrutiny, both seem intent on handling their relationship differently than they have in the past.

One of the key reasons Woods and Vanessa have grown closer is their shared social circles and family ties. Their children-Vanessa’s daughter Kai Trump and Woods’ son Charlie and daughter Sam-all attend The Benjamin School, a prestigious institution in Palm Beach.

Their families have also been spotted together at public events, further fueling speculation. Last month, Woods and Kai attended the PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational in Torrey Pines, just hours after Woods played a round with former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Notably, Kai, who has committed to playing college golf at the University of Miami, was seen wearing a quarter-zip pullover from Woods’ Sun Day Red brand, a sign of the growing connection between the two families.

In another instance, Vanessa and Kai were seen at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, attending a match in the 2025 TGL season, where Woods’ team, the Jupiter Links Golf Club, secured a win over Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf team. Their presence at these events suggests that Vanessa and Woods’ relationship is more than just casual, as their families appear to be blending more frequently.

“It’s not too serious yet, but it’s heading in that direction,” a source close to the couple shared. “They have a lot in common. They both understand the pressures of public scrutiny, they know how to keep their private lives out of the media, and most importantly, they are both devoted parents.”

While they are taking things slow, many believe that this relationship could turn into something significant.

“They’re not in a rush, but they enjoy each other’s company,” another source added. “She’s not with him because he’s famous, and that’s something he really likes about her.”

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are secretly dating and her ex, Donald Trump Jr., is “cool” with it, according to reports.

The golfer, 49, and Don. Jr’s ex-wife, 47, have been a couple for several months, according to the Daily Mail and People. They started seeing each other around Thanksgiving.

Four sources reportedly confirmed the news to the Mail. The couple live 20 minutes from one another in Florida’s Palm Beach.

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“She comes to his place on Jupiter Island. They’re not living together. She comes over maybe a few nights a week,” one source told the newspaper. “They just love hanging out, having dinner and schmoozing together. They’re sticking close to home, have decided not to make it a thing and go out in public. Not just yet anyway.”

Vanessa Trump filed for a divorce from Don Jr. in 2018 after 12 years of marriage. An insider told People her ex-husband doesn’t mind that she is now dating the golf legend.

The new couple was pictured together at California’s PGA Tour’s Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines last month, along with Vanessa Trump’s 17-year-old daughter Kai, who often plays the sport with her grandfather, President Donald Trump.

Woods’s children go to the same $38,595-a-year school as Kai, according to the Mail. Her four siblings are also reportedly aware that their mom is dating the golf pro.

It is becoming a family affair after Woods met with the president for a round of golf last month and also joined him at the White House to recognize Black History Month. Woods looked emotional as he shared the podium with Trump at the event.

It has been a difficult year so far for the golfer. Woods revealed he had ruptured his left Achilles tendon and had surgery this week that will likely keep him out of the Masters next month, and possibly everything else for the rest of the year.

Woods’ mother, Kultida, also died last month and the golfer withdrew from the Genesis Invitational as he coped with the loss. He chose not to be at The Players Championship, the final year of his exemption from winning the 2019 Masters.

Vanessa Trump has not had a high-profile romance since splitting from Don Jr. He was engaged to Fox News host Kimberly Guifoyle until recently, but after pictures emerged of him with Bettina Anderson, a West Palm Beach socialite, last September, the relationship ended.

Don Jr. is now publicly dating Anderson and she was at Mar-a-Lago for the Trump family New Year’s Eve party.

Paige Spiranac has confessed that she was left ‘shaking like a leaf’ when she first met Tiger Woods.

The model, who boasts over four million followers on Instagram alone, is quite the golf enthusiast – frequently sharing clips of herself online, giving fans tips and tricks to try out on the course. As a lover of the game, it comes as little to no surprise that the 31-year-old was seriously fangirling when she met one of golf’s greatest-ever talents.

Recalling their meeting in an Instagram Q&A, Spiranac said that Woods gave her a short lesson at a charity event. “I have a lot of pretty cool stories that I would want to share. But unfortunately, when I do, when I meet someone, the comments are, ‘Oh, he ****** her’.

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“And it’s like, ‘No, I can have a normal interaction with someone’. It’s disrespectful to me and to that person, and if they have a wife or significant other. So, bearing that in mind, I did fan girl over Tiger Woods.

“He’s the only person I got so incredibly nervous over while having a lesson at his charity event. I was shaking like a leaf, I was so nervous. But he was so nice. That was one moment where I was like, ‘I can’t believe this is my life.'”

Considered to be the greatest golfer of all time by many, Woods has enjoyed an incredible 28-year career to date, picking up 82 total wins on the PGA Tour. That’s not to mention his 15 major titles – the first coming the year after he turned pro at the 1997 Masters.

Woods has spent a grand total of 683 weeks as the World No. 1 ranking, with his 11 PGA Tour Player of the Year awards and PGA Player of the Year awards a testament to his hard work. However, the now 49-year-old has slowed down, failing to win a major championship since the 2019 Masters.

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At 1239th in the Official World Golf Rankings, Woods’ last PGA Tour win came in the same year as the 2019 Zozo Championship. Woods only entered five tournaments in 2024, with his best finish coming in 60th at the Masters with an overall score of 16-over-par.

He is yet to return to the links in 2025, taking time away from the sport following the passing of his mother, Kultida, last month. In a statement, Woods said: “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning.

“My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible.

“She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie. Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. Love you, Mom.”

Tiger Woods’ return to competitive golf has been delayed once again following surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained during training at his home.

The 15-time Major champion latest setback has put his participation in the upcoming Masters, scheduled to begin on April 10, in serious doubt.

The 49-year-old, who has not played in a PGA Tour event since July last year, shared the news in a statement, explaining how the injury occurred. “As I began to ramp up my training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured,” Woods said.

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Dr. Charlton Stucken of the Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach performed the minimally invasive procedure. “The surgery went smoothly, and I expect a full recovery,” Dr. Stucken reported.

Woods had initially planned to make his comeback at the Genesis Invitational in February, an event he hosts, but withdrew following the passing of his mother, Kultida.

He most recently participated in the Seminole Pro-Member tournament on March 3 and revealed the next day that he had barely practiced, admitting his “heart is not really into practicing right now” as he navigates the emotional toll of his loss.

This latest injury is yet another hurdle for Woods, whose career has been plagued by physical setbacks, including a car accident in 2021 that nearly ended his playing days and multiple back surgeries over the last decade.

There’s growing concern for Tiger Woods heading into The Masters next month.

If there’s been one constant in Tiger Woods’ golf career over the past five years or so, it’s been The Masters. Augusta National is home to some of Woods’ best memories as a golfer. He’s always tried to do whatever he can to be ready to play at the first major tournament of the year.

But Woods’ availability for The Masters is starting to be questioned in 2025. Woods has not played an official event so far this year. He is not currently in the field for The Players Championship this weekend.

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Woods is still dealing with the loss of his mother. He has only touched a club a couple of times since her death.

“This is the third time I’ve touched a club since my mom passed, so I haven’t really gotten into it,” Woods said last week at a TGL match. “My heart is not into practicing right now. I have so many other things to do with the tour. Once I start probably feeling a little bit better and start getting into it, I’ll start looking at the schedule.”

There’s growing concern for Woods heading into The Masters.

Legendary golfer Gary Player is among those worried.

“I’m such an admirer of Tiger Woods,” he told SportsBoom.com. “You know, he did what he did for golf around the world is remarkable. The same as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus and a host of players.”

“But you know, Tiger Woods’ legs, your legs are what carry you around. Your legs are what hit the ball, not your hands,” he added. “And his legs are not in good shape. And The Masters, what people don’t understand, look at that tournament. It’s uphill and it’s downhill and it’s sidehill. And that is tough, tough on the legs.

“I don’t know if he can walk around there. We hope he’ll play. Everybody wants to see him play.”

Hopefully, Woods will be at 100 percent health in time for The Masters.

The first round of The Masters is set for April 10.

A positive update on the fitness of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods has been issued following his start at this week’s Pro-Member event at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida.

The 18-hole event is one of the most lucrative club tournaments around, containing a whole host of big names. On the pro side of the draw, the likes of Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Keegan Bradley, Shane Lowry, and Collin Morikawa all competed alongside the club’s members.

All eyes will have been on Woods, who has not played a competitive round of golf on the PGA Tour since missing the cut at last summer’s Open Championship at Royal Troon.

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The 82-time PGA Tour winner has been battling a whole host of fitness issues in recent years and has been forced to adopt a part-time schedule after suffering threatening injuries in a car accident in February 2021. In the tournaments Woods has played since his accident, his struggles have been clear.

The 49-year-old has been seen limping on numerous occasions at the Masters, PGA Championship, and Open Championship, with the golfing great still clearly feeling the impact on his body. Doubts over his future have continued to grow due to Woods’ lack of action in recent months.

Following his performance on Monday though, a positive update was provided through a caddie on site. Brad Faxon told NBC: “Tiger drove it out there with Keegan [Bradley]on every shot. He walked all 18 holes there was not even a limp. He’s certainly in condition to play…

“Hopefully for us at NBC and all fans, he plays The Players Championship.” As mentioned by Faxon, there had been hopes that Woods would tee it up at next week’s Players. The 82-time winner is seemingly ready to play having originally committed to compete at last month’s Genesis Invitational.

He opted to withdraw in the days leading up to the Signature Event, with Woods still coming to terms with the death of his mother Kultida in February. Doubt was cast over a start at TPC Sawgrass next week by Woods himself, having had his say during TGL action on Tuesday.

“This is the third time I’ve touched a club since my mom passed, so I haven’t really gotten into it,” he added. “My heart is not really into practicing right now. I’ve had so many other things to do with the Tour and trying to do other things. Once I start probably feeling a little bit better and start getting into it, I’ll start looking at the schedule.”

World No2 Rory McIlroy has spoken out about a potential deal to unite golf.

The launch of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf in 2022 caused a divide in the sport, with American duo Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau among the high-profile players to leave the PGA Tour for pastures new.

A potential merger was first mooted in 2023, and talks took place between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and US president Donald Trump at the White House last month.

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However, McIlroy still believes there is a long way to go before a deal is struck between the relevant parties.

‘I don’t think it’s ever felt that close but it doesn’t feel like it’s any closer,’ McIlroy told reporters when giving his verdict on a possible agreement.

‘I think the narrative around golf would welcome a deal in terms of having the best players together again.

‘But I don’t think the PGA Tour needs a deal.’

McIlroy hinted that a reluctance to find common ground could be holding up a truce between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, but is convinced that the former remains as strong as ever.

Explaining why a deal was not yet in place, McIlroy replied: ‘It takes two to tango.

‘If one party is willing and ready and the other isn’t, it makes it tough.

‘The landscape might have looked a little different then than it does now over these past couple of weeks.

‘I think a deal would still be the ideal scenario for golf as a whole, but from a pure PGA perspective, I don’t think it necessarily needs it.’

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