New Tiger Woods photograph prompts unanimous reaction: "Why was he there?!"

Tiger Woods will not be teeing it up at the US PGA Championship but the golfer did make a notable appearance before the second men's major of the year. 

Woods, 49, made a surprise visit to the White House in Washington last Friday evening. 

Senator Jim Banks of Indiana shared a photograph alongside the 15-time major champion. 

Woods, who was wearing a sharp navy blue suit, beamed ear-to-ear as he stood alongside the Republican. 

It is Woods' second trip to the White House in 2025 following his February meeting with Donald Trump, PGA Tour officials and figures from the rival LIV Golf League. 

Woods has not revealed why he took the trip last week and did not share any information about it on his social media channels. 

One potential reason why Woods was at the White House

Woods' personal life hit the headlines once again in 2025. 

Following weeks of intense speculation, Woods confirmed on 22 March that he was dating Vanessa Trump. 

He split with former girlfriend Erica Herman acrimoniously in October 2022.  

Woods released a bizarre statement confirming his new love interest.

"Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side," he wrote.  

"We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time, we would appreciate privacy to all those close to our hearts."

Vanessa is the ex-wife of president Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr. 

She is also the mother of the president's granddaughter, Kai Trump, who is a burgeoning golf social media star.

Kai was spotted attending TGL events earlier in the year and sat in the bleachers alongside Woods' teenage son Charlie. 

They both attend the same school in Florida. 

Charlie was in action last week as he attempted to qualify for the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont. 

Unfortunately, Charlie came up short.