Vanessa Trump has issued an ultimatum to her boyfriend, Tiger Woods, stating that any further public humiliation will result in the end of their relationship. This warning comes in the wake of Woods pleading no contest to reckless driving and refusing a lawful test, stemming from his March DUI arrest.
Woods, accompanied by a reportedly stony-faced Vanessa, appeared in Martin County Court for his change-of-plea hearing. As part of the deal, Woods will have his driver's license suspended for five years. The golfer was originally charged with driving under the influence, but the lesser charge was accepted.
Sources close to the couple suggest that despite Vanessa's public support, Woods remains on precarious ground. She has allegedly told him to "get his s*** fixed" if he wants to continue the relationship, emphasizing her disinterest in being involved with an addict, particularly as she battles breast cancer.
"She has zero desire to be with anyone who is going to be a project," a source told the Daily Mail. "Kids are getting older, she's got more freedom. The last thing she needs is to be the caregiver for a partner."
The source also indicated frustration that Woods was in rehabilitation in Switzerland while Vanessa was undergoing cancer treatment. "Here she is going through cancer treatment and he's in Switzerland in rehab. That was a fail on his part. He knows it, she knows it. He knows she knows it," the source added.
Woods, 50, was found with two opioid tablets in his possession following the March crash in Jupiter, Florida. He has since spent time in rehab and had not been publicly seen in the U.S. until recently. The golfer, once a dominant figure in sports, has faced numerous challenges since his 2019 Masters victory, including back and knee surgeries, car crashes, and reported dependence on pain medication.
Another source close to Woods indicated that the golfer is now prepared to accept responsibility for his actions and avoid further embarrassing his family. "For Tiger, to change his plea to get the deal that he obtained tells him all he needs to know, and that is he now is living in a world of taking and accepting responsibility and living in a world of consequence," the source said.
This source added that the recent events have served as a significant wake-up call for Woods, prompting him to mature and embrace his obligations. "He doesn't want to be the one that stresses her out, especially while dealing with cancer. She's already going through a lot, so to add to that is not something Tiger is looking to continue with."
Woods reportedly dislikes the inability to drive due to the privacy it afforded him but views it as a necessary consequence. Sources express hope that this "new Tiger" version will persist. Vanessa has reportedly conveyed to a mutual friend that she is committed to the relationship, but another incident would be a definitive deal breaker, emphasizing her unwillingness to be with an addict.