Tiger Woods, Lindsey Vonn news: Lindsey unfazed by Tiger’s infidelity scandal

As Tiger Woods’ new relationship with Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn begins to take a serious turn, Lindsey is unfazed by the infidelity scandal in his past, according to the Feb 14 New York Post and Show Biz Spy.

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Though most women would be put off by Tiger Woods’ serial cheating and the multiple mistresses who surfaced when Tiger’s infidelity scandal dominated the news, this doesn’t appear to bother Lindsey at all. See Why Tiger Woods Lied to Elin Nordegren about His 121st Affair

Fox News of Feb 15 reports that Lindsey and Tiger seem to be getting closer every day. They have even gotten to know each other’s families. In fact, Lindsey’s brother, Reed gave Tiger’s children skiing lessons last November in Vail.

So Lindsey isn’t letting Tiger’s infidelity scandal get in the way of their budding romance. See Best Articles, Slideshows on Tiger Woods Net Worth since his Infidelity Scandal

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Rumors Confirmed by Private Jet and by Friends

The rumors of a relationship was brewing between Tiger Woods and Lindsay Vonn were recently confirmed on two counts.

Tiger Woods sent his private jet to fly Lindsey back to the United States for surgery on her knee after she had an accident while competing in the Alpine World Championships in Austria.

That in and of itself was proof of a relationship between the two.

But according to The Hollywood Gossip, the budding romance between Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn has also been confirmed by the couple’s mutual friends. One source was quoted as saying:

"Tiger and Lindsey have been friends for a while, and nothing started out romantically at all. But they really have a lot in common and got closer and closer."

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods’ New Girlfriend Lindsey Vonn: 20 Photos - Check Her Out

What Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn Have in Common

Friends of the couple agree that they have much in common.

Both are world class athletes who excel in their respective sports, Lindsey at skiing, Tiger at golf.

A two-time Olympic medalist, Lindsay has won four World Cup championships, one of only two female skiers to do so. She is one of six women who have won World cup races in all five disciplines of alpine skiing, and has won a total of 59 World Cup races during her career.

And everyone knows Tiger Woods’ track record when it comes to golf.

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Tiger and Lindsey both have had to battle back from serious sports injuries during the course of their professional careers.

In addition to their sports careers, both Tiger and Lindsey make made millions by endorsing products.

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And Tiger and Lindsey are both divorced.

Lindsey’s divorce from professional skier Thomas Vonn was finalized just last month (January 2012), though the couple split in November of 2011.

As a result of Tiger Woods’ infidelity scandal three years ago, his divorce from Elin Nordegren was finalized in August 2010. See Tiger Woods Divorce Settlement – The Final Outcome – Who Ended Up with What

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This is Tiger Woods first serious relationship since then.

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods’ New Girlfriend Lindsey Vonn: 20 Photos - Check Her Out

What Else Lindsey Vonn Has in Her Favor with Tiger Woods

Radar Online of Feb 14 points out that Lindsay Vonn, who is blonde, somewhat resembles Elin Nordegren, so from a physical standpoint she appears to be just Tiger Woods’ type.

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PHOTOS: Tiger Woods’ New Girlfriend Lindsey Vonn: 20 Photos - Check Her Out

She has previously appeared in one of Sports Illustrated‘s Olympic Swimsuit Editions and on Maxim‘s Hot 100 list.

But according to articles published Feb. 14 in Radar Online, Latino Post, New York Post and Show Biz Spy, the relationship between Lindsey and Tiger is based on more than physical attraction or sex.

Tiger Woods’ friends say he’s looking for shared interests and outlooks, as well as someone he can have good conversations with.

Since Tiger and Lindsey have reportedly been talking and texting frequently, Lindsey must fit that bill.

Let hope the budding romance between Tiger and Lindsey, which started out as just a friendship, continues to grow, and turns out well.

PHOTOS: Tiger Woods’ New Girlfriend Lindsey Vonn: 20 Photos - Check Her Out

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Ruth Houston is a New York-based infidelity expert who is frequently called on by the media to comment on high profile infidelity and popular infidelity issues in the news. She is the founder of www.InfidelityAdvice.com, the author of Is He Cheating on You? - 829 Telltale Signs, and publishes the Infidelity News and Views blog. Ruth also writes the Celebrity Infidelity column (www.CelebrityInfidelity.com) and the National Infidelity column (www.NationalInfidelity.com) for Examiner.com. To interview infidelity expert Ruth Houston, or have Ruth speak at your next event, call 718 592-6029 or e-mail InfidelityExpert@gmail.com