Tiger Woods girlfriend Vanessa Trump reportedly changed everything during golfer’s difficult recovery battle after shocking crash

Tiger Woods is back home in Florida after spending six weeks outside the United States for treatment following his recent car crash and DUI case. According to exclusive sources who spoke to PEOPLE, the 15-time major champion took the recovery process “seriously” and is now focused on moving ahead with his life. The report also said Woods is happy to be back with girlfriend Vanessa Trump as the couple continue their relationship away from public attention. The 50-year-old golfer returned to his home in Jupiter, Florida, on May 13. PEOPLE reported that Woods stayed committed to his treatment during his time away and wants to leave the difficult chapter behind him. One source told the outlet that Woods is in “good spirits” and hopes the legal situation around him is settled soon.The report also shared that Vanessa Trump has continued to support Woods during the recovery period. Sources told PEOPLE that the couple stayed close while he was abroad and are still “very much in love.”According to PEOPLE’s sources, Vanessa Trump has been helping Woods stay positive while also balancing her own busy family life. The former model shares five children with ex-husband Donald Trump Jr., while Woods shares two children, Sam Alexis Woods and Charlie Woods, with former wife Elin Nordegren. One insider told PEOPLE that Vanessa Trump’s children have become “like family” to Woods. The source especially mentioned Kai Trump, who plays golf and is close in age to Woods’ own children.Another source said the couple’s shared love for golf has helped them stay connected during difficult moments in Woods’ life. The insider explained that golf remains a huge part of Woods’ identity, especially while dealing with injuries and health struggles over the last few years. A golf community source also told PEOPLE that Woods is already thinking about returning to the sport in some way. While there is still uncertainty about how much he can physically do, the source said Woods is determined not to walk away from the game.“Golf is very much on Tiger’s mind,” the source told PEOPLE. “He will do whatever he has to to get back in whatever way he can.” The same source added that people close to Woods have encouraged him to hire a driver after the recent crash, though it is unclear if that will happen regularly.Woods first spoke publicly about the situation on March 31 in a statement shared on X. In the message, he said, “I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today.” “This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery,” Woods added while asking for privacy for himself and his family. PEOPLE said representatives for Woods did not immediately respond for comment on the latest report.