Trump 'happy' about Woods dating former daughter-in-law

LOS ANGELES: Donald Trump said on Monday he hopes Tiger Woods and his former daughter-in-law will behappytogetherin their relationship, describing the golf superstar as "a fantastic guy."

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Woods - renowned for guarding his private life over the years - last week confirmed tabloid rumors that he was dating Vanessa Trump, who split from Donald Trump Jr. during his father's first term in the Oval Office.

The US president told reporters in Washington on Monday he was delighted that she had found love again.

"Tiger actually called me a few months ago, and we have a very special, very good relationship with Tiger," he said.

"I played golf with him a couple of times over the last month, and he's a fantastic guy and a fantastic athlete, and he told me about it, and I said 'Tiger, that's good," Trump continued.

"I'm very happy for both, I just, let them both be happy. Letthem both be happy. They're both great."

The presidential seal of approval comes after Woods took to social media to post photos of him and his new beau.