Unveiling a new lover of an ex is uncomfortable for everyone – but Tiger Woods must have feared more than most fireworks in sharing the bomb identity of his latest secret flame.
The notorious Lothario thought he had no choice but to mention his ex-wife Elin Nordegren with news that he was dating Vanessa Trump, 47, for fear that knowledge of their tryst would leak, the Daily Mail can reveal.
'Tiger knew it would eventually come out, so he had to call Elin before his love life ended up in the newspapers, “says a friend of the 49-year-old golf star. “He has previously made this call about other women – but never likes it.”
Woods took the phone to Nordegren, 45, at the end of December or early January, according to the friend. He revealed her that their two children spent time with none other than the former daughter -in -law of the president, Don Jr's Ex.
The Daily Mail broke the story of Woods-Trump Shock-Romantiek last week.
Nordegren, a 45-year-old Swedish model, was married to the 15-time big champion for six years until his business with several women were discovered in 2009, which led to the spectacular implosion of their relationship.
The uncomfortable phone call, which only took a few minutes, was very civil in nature.
“It was a pleasant, almost friendly conversation,” says the insider. 'Tiger and Elin support each other.'
Tiger Woods used a phone call to break the news to his ex-wife Elin Nordegren that he went from Vanessa Trump and that she spent time with their children
Daily Mail first broke the story that Woods and Trump started to date around Thanksgiving. They are depicted to that arrive at the Genesis Invitational of the PGA Tour in Torrey Pines in California last month
Although Nordegren is not political, our source says that she saw the inherent humor of forests dating the mother into five of the president's grandchildren.
“Her answer was initially as” serious? An asset? Real? ', Says the insider. “She was more amused than whatever. But she really accepted it quickly. '
“They are not the type to give each other their 'blessing' on their own, but they keep each other informed with everyone who is going to spend some time around the children.”
“Elin is not someone who reacts emotionally to things,” said the friend, who knows both Woods and Nordegren. “So she just processed the information and wished them best.”
During the phone call, Woods Nordegren – the mother of his children Sam, 17, and Charlie, 16 – told that romance was not serious at the time.
But he said that Trump spent more time in the family.
“She loves the children; They like her, “says the insider. “So there was really no reason for any drama with Elin. It was more of a phone call, so she didn't learn about it in the news. '
The source added that the new Power pair from Golf loves 'hanging', but was not going to make many public performances together.
But last month they were spotted together on the Genesis Invitational of the PGA Tour in Torrey Pines in California.
In February, Vanessa took her 17-year-old daughter Kai to watch a round of the TGL, the Golf League created by Woods and Rory Mcilroy.
In the meantime, President Trump met Woods for a golf round last month.
Woods arrived at the tournament next to Trump's daughter and aspiring professional golfer Kai Trump. Her mother is shown on the left
The 45-year-old former Swedish model was married to the 15-time big champion for six years until his business with several women were discovered
During their phone call, Woods Nordegren – the mother of his children Sam, 17, and Charlie, 16 – told that romance with Trump was not serious
Woods and Vanessa live just 20 minutes apart in the rich South Florida enclave of Palm Beach and were spotted together at a golf tournament last month.
“I don't think Elin was stunned,” says the friend. “He has told her about different girlfriends since they are divorced. The only surprise this time was who the girlfriend was. '
Vanessa was married to Donald Trump JR, ​​47, from 2005 to 2018. They have five children together, including Kai, who attends the Benjamin School with Woods children the $ 38,595 a year.
Kai, President Trump's oldest granddaughter, is a talented golfer who is planning to visit the University of Miami after their graduation.
The Trump family was not a stranger to the ex of Woods, which is often seen around the Benjamin school.
“The school requires real involvement of parents,” says the Woods Pal.
'So their paths crossed a lot, they had many people in their circles. It is a community where they often saw each other. So Elin also knew exactly who Vanessa was. '
Nordegren is not the only one who has accepted romance. Don Jr, who now goes out with Palm Beach Socialite Bettina Anderson, is reportedly 'Cool' with the new relationship of his ex-wife.
“He virtually signs it,” says the Woods Pal, “but it's not like someone will be double soon.”
Nordegren was married to Woods from 2004 until their divorce in 2010, a year later it became unfaithful to become public and led to a ruthless media circus.
The scandal was nuclear on Black Friday of 2009, just a few days after the gossip magazines broke the news from his affair with a waitress with a cocktail.
After a fight in the parental home, Woods ran barefoot to his black Cadillac Escalade and tried to escape the house.
Nordegren chased the vehicle and hit the rear window with one of his golf clubs.
Nordegren (depicted in 2024) attended the same golf tournaments as Woods to support their son Charlie's efforts to follow in his father's footsteps
Don JR and Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi married in 1998 and had five children together before they divorced at the end of 2018. Displayed: Vanessa and Don arrive at the Angel Ball in the Marriott Marquis in New York City on October 29, 2007
Although Elin Nordegren is not political, an insider says that she has taken the time to digest the identity of the new love of love of her ex. She is depicted with Woods after he has won the PGA championship 2010
President Donald listens while Tiger Woods speaks during the reception for Black History Month in the East Chamber of the White House Thursday 20 February
In 2010, Woods focuses on the media of the world after he admitted that he had cheated on Nordegren with several women. In a statement he said it was a private issue
Woods begged his wife for forgiveness and even went to rehabilitation for sex addiction. But his supplications were not successful and Nordegren served for divorce in 2010.
She received a reported separation between $ 100 million.
But friends say that Nordegren has largely forgiven her ex-husband for his philoning ways and supports him dating with everyone he wants.
“She is not political and what I know she would not be a Trump supporter,” says the friend, “but I don't think that really factors in her feelings. She just wants to ensure that the children are with good people. '
Woods prepared for his latest Golf Comeback and had set his sights on participating in the Masters in August.
But his career suffered a major setback when he revealed two weeks ago that he had torn his Achilles tendon and underwent surgery.
