Emotional Reason Tiger Woods’ Partner Vanessa Trump Picked the Name Kai for Their Child
Vanessa Trump opens up about naming her daughter Kai. Vanessa Trump recently shared the heartfelt story behind her daughter’s name. In an Instagram post on June 30th, she posted a video explaining that Kai Madison Trump, born on May 12th, 2007 in New York City, was named after Vanessa’s maternal grandfather, Danish jazz musician Kai Ewans. Vanessa described her grandfather as a father figure who deeply influenced her life. The name also carries an additional meaning. Kai translates to ocean, one of her favorite places. My grandfather’s name was Kai, and I always loved it, she explained. He was like a father to me. Kai means ocean, which is a place I love. We didn’t know if we were having a boy or a girl, but I thought the name would work either way. Now a student at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Kai has built an impressive golf resume. holding a plus 0.5 handicap. She has twice won the women’s club championship at Trump International Palm Beach 2022 and 2024. Kai has also verbally committed to join the University of Miami’s women’s golf team as part of the class of 2026. Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods go public. Vanessa, who was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 until their divorce in 2018, has since found love again with golf legend Tiger Woods. Reports suggest the two started dating around Thanksgiving 2024, and they confirmed the relationship publicly in March 2025 when Woods posted photos of them together on Instagram. Their children also share a connection. Kai and Tiger’s son, Charlie Woods, both attend the Benjamin School and frequently compete in junior golf tournaments. The families have been spotted supporting each other at events like the Genesis Invitational, a February TGL event, and most recently at the Nicholas Jr. Championship, where Charlie tied for sixth and Kai finished 21st. In his announcement, Tiger Woods wrote, “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side. We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time, we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts. The news surprised fans, especially given Vanessa’s history as the former daughter-in-law of ex-US President Donald Trump. Tiger Woods family life. Beyond his new relationship, Tiger Woods remains dedicated to his two children. His daughter Sam Alexis Woods is active in varsity soccer while Charlie is drawing attention in the junior golf circuit. Wood’s romantic history includes relationships with Olympic skier Lindsey Vaughn and more recently Erica Herman. Meanwhile, his ex-wife, Ailen Nordigrren, has also moved forward, now sharing three children with former NFL player Jordan Cameron.
Emotional Reason Tiger Woods’ Partner Vanessa Trump Picked the Name Kai for Their Child
Vanessa Trump Opens Up About Naming Her Daughter Kai Vanessa Trump recently shared the heartfelt story behind her daughter’s name. In an Instagram post on June 30, she posted a video explaining that Kai Madison Trump, born on May 12, 2007, in New York City, was named after Vanessa’s maternal grandfather, Danish jazz musician Kai Ewans. Vanessa described her grandfather as a father figure who deeply influenced her life. The name also carries an additional meaning—“Kai” translates to “ocean,” one of her favorite places. “My grandfather’s name was Kai, and I always loved it,” she explained. “He was like a father to me. Kai means ocean, which is a place I love. We didn’t know if we were having a boy or a girl, but I thought the name would work either way.” Now a student at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Kai has built an impressive golf resume. Holding a +0.5 handicap, she has twice won the women’s club championship at Trump International Palm Beach (2022 and 2024). Kai has also verbally committed to join the University of Miami’s women’s golf team as part of the class of 2026. Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods Go Public Vanessa, who was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 until their divorce in 2018, has since found love again with golf legend Tiger Woods. Reports suggest the two started dating around Thanksgiving 2024, and they confirmed the relationship publicly in March 2025 when Woods posted photos of them together on Instagram.
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