Vanessa Trump stood beside Tiger Woods at his DUI hearing in Florida on Wednesday, marking a rare public appearance for the couple.
Woods, 50, and Trump arrived together at the Martin County Courthouse for the proceeding. The professional golfer, who went public with their romance last year, had been arrested in Florida in March on driving under the influence charges.
The athlete cut a somber figure in a suit for the court date. Trump, for her part, paired a white blazer with a black dress, heels and sunglasses.
The couple’s relationship first became public knowledge in 2024, though they have largely kept their romance out of the spotlight since then. Their joint courthouse appearance on Wednesday represented one of their few documented outings together.
Woods has faced legal troubles related to impaired driving before. In 2017, he was found asleep at the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz in Jupiter, Florida, with the engine running. He later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and entered a diversion program. That incident occurred near his home at the time and drew widespread media coverage, with Woods later issuing a statement taking full responsibility for his actions.
The March arrest that led to Wednesday’s hearing represented another setback for the 15-time major champion, who has battled back from multiple surgeries and a devastating 2021 car crash that left him with severe leg injuries. His competitive golf schedule has been severely limited in recent years as a result of those physical challenges.
Woods shares two children, Sam and Charlie, with his ex-wife Elin Nordegren. Trump, 47, was previously married to Donald Trump Jr. From 2005 to 2018, and the former couple share five children together.
The golfing legend has not publicly commented on the specifics of the March arrest or Wednesday’s court proceeding. His representatives have also remained silent on the matter in the immediate aftermath of the hearing.
The couple’s decision to appear together at the courthouse signals Trump’s public support for Woods during a difficult personal and legal moment. Their relationship has drawn attention in part because of both parties’ high-profile former marriages and their connections to prominent American families.
Woods is scheduled to continue his limited competitive golf schedule with upcoming appearances on the PGA Tour.