Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump go public with their relationship

Alongside the two photos, Woods also wrote: "Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together."

The post, shared on Sunday night, marks the couple's first public confirmation of their relationship, just 10 days after reports emerged that the 15-time major golf champion was dating Donald Trump Jr.'s ex-wife.

Among those who quickly offered congratulations was Ivanka Trump, Vanessa's former sister-in-law, who commented: "So happy for you both" alongside a string of heart emojis.

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump confirm their relationship with a photo. Photo by Instagram/@tigerwoods

According to Daily Mail, four sources have confirmed that Woods, 49, and Vanessa, 47, have been dating since Thanksgiving last year. The pair live just 20 minutes apart in the upscale Palm Beach area of southern Florida and were spotted together last month at a PGA Tour event.

Though the relationship is new to the public, it appears to have been known privately within the Trump and Woods families. Woods reportedly informed his ex-wife Elin Nordegren about the relationship before it became public, fearing the news might leak. All five of Vanessa's children with Don Jr. were also said to be aware, as well as Woods' two children, Sam and Charlie.

Woods and Vanessa were last seen together at the Genesis Invitational in California, where they were accompanied by Vanessa's eldest daughter Kai, 17. Both Kai and Woods' children Sam (17) and Charlie (16) attend The Benjamin School, a prestigious private school in Florida with tuition nearing $38,600 per year.

The couple did not attend a junior golf tournament in South Carolina earlier this week, where both Charlie and Kai were competing. Neither Don Jr. nor Nordegren were present either. Despite the media attention, sources say Don Jr. is reportedly "cool" with his ex-wife's new relationship.

Vanessa, a former model, was married to Don Jr. for 13 years before filing for an uncontested divorce in March 2018. Since then, she has largely stayed out of the public eye and had not been linked to any high-profile relationships until now.

Woods has had a string of romances and a highly scrutinized personal life over the years. His latest relationship comes as the golf icon continues to battle physical setbacks that have raised questions about his future in the sport.