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Tiger Woods mingled with Democrat governor Josh Shapiro on Monday following the launch of a new golf and training facility in Philadelphia.

The 15-time major winner ceremonially opened a “learning lab,” offering children access to instructional supplies alongside a golf simulator, podcast studio, and recording facility. Woods’ TGR Foundation financed the initiative, benefiting local pupils from first grade through high faculty completion.

Woods has been sidelined from aggressive golf this whole season following an Achilles injury in March. Shortly thereafter, the 49-year-old revealed his relationship with Vanessa Trump – the previous partner of President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Jr.

However, Woods discovered himself associating with politicians from the alternative aspect of the political aisle from the President on Monday. Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro, thought of a potential Democratic contender for the 2028 presidential race, and Philadelphia’s Democratic mayor, Cherelle Parker, had been current among the distinguished attendees.

“I was brought up: family, education and then whatever sport I played,” Woods addressed the gathered viewers at the event, according to the Washington Post.

“The opportunities that we’ve been able to create for underserved youth has been something that has been fun to be a part of, and we’re just only getting started.”

Woods detailed why the educational labs initiative holds such significance for him earlier this 12 months. He acknowledged: “It combines my passion for supporting youth through education and golf. We will provide opportunities for thousands of kids to learn, grow and chase after their dreams for many years to come.”

Woods has collaborated with both sides of the political aisle since President Trump’s comeback to the White House earlier this 12 months. The five-time Masters winner participated in discussions with the President as negotiations over a peace settlement between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf heated up earlier this 12 months. Woods also hit the hyperlinks with the President shortly following his inauguration.

President Trump weighed in on Woods’ relationship with his former daughter-in-law soon after the pair made their romance public.

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He seized the second to attribute a “witch hunt” against his son for the divorce, citing an FBI probe into allegations the Trump marketing campaign conspired with Russia before the 2016 election. Donald Jr. and Vanessa parted methods in 2018.

“I love Tiger and I love Vanessa,” the President told reporters assembled in the Oval Office in March. “[Donald Jr. and Vanessa] had a great relationship. I happen to think the relationship with my son was hurt very badly with the witch hunt. ‘Russia, Russia, Russia.’ All the crap they put Don through. Vanessa and Don have a great relationship.

“Five great youngsters. They broke up fairly a while in the past which, to me, was very unhappy. Tiger really called me a few months in the past. I’ve a very particular relationship with Tiger. He’s a unbelievable man and he told me about it. I said, ‘Tiger, That’s good. I’m very glad for both.’ Let them both be glad. They’re both great.”