Stephen A. Smith accuses Tiger Woods of having a ‘very suspect life’ after DUI arrest

Stephen A. Smith has no time for Tiger Woods’ privacy request.

The loud-mouthed ESPN host went off on Woods following his latest DUI arrest, ripping him Wednesday following a report that the won’t hire drives because he doesn’t want others knowing his moves.

Smith even questioned what “highly suspect” lifestyle Woods must be living that he would allegedly risk both his health and others by driving inebriated.

“Damn that privacy. I don’t give a damn what you worried about,” Smith said on “First Take” five days following Woods’ car crash near his Florida home. “You must have a very highly suspect life that you as a billionaire don’t even want to hire a driver. Something wrong. Something with that. You want your privacy. Privacy from what? What’s the driver gonna do? Because he dropped you off at some place he’ll know where he dropped you off? I mean, damn. What are you trying to hide?

“The point is a rhetorical question because I don’t care and none of us should care, it’s not our business. What is our business is you staying away from being behind the wheel of a vehicle when you’re inebriated.”

Woods has been in four car incidents dating back to 2009 and this one marks the second in which he has been arrested on DUI charges.

The first came in 2017, when he was found in the driver’s seat while high on prescription pills in Florida.

He pleaded guilty and avoided jail time due to a plea deal.

Woods wrecked his car on March 27 while driving in Jupiter Island, Fla., and showed “signs of impairment,” according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek.

Police believed he was affected by “some type of medication or drug,” and arrested him on charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusing a lawful test.

The police report stated he allegedly had two pills of hydrocodone — an opioid — on him during the crash, and told the officers “I take a few,” including earlier that morning.

Woods has pleaded not guilty to the DUI charges.

Some wondered why Woods would risk his life and others when his net worth affords him the ability to hire personal drivers, but People reported, via a source, that the 50-year-old “doesn’t want anyone to watch over him or know what he is doing,” and “he think he is fine to drive.”

“He is not a social butterfly and prefers to hang around his home with his kids, or hitting balls, or playing video games,” the source added. “He despises public scrutiny.”

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Smith said “bump” that privacy request, going after Woods for endangering his life and potentialy others.

“Bump his privacy. I don’t give a damn about his privacy,” Smith said. “We don’t care right now. You’ve been the wheel of a vehicle inebriated three (sic) times. Ain’t nobody trying to know all your business. What we want to know is that you ain’t going to get behind the wheel of a damn car when you’re inebriated. You’re lucky you didn’t kill somebody, that’s what we want to hear.”

He later said: “What we care to hear from you is that we don’t have to worry about you being behind the wheel of a vehicle inebriated again. That’s it. Go ahead and get better, you understand? And live your life and be at peace, man. Ain’t nobody wishing any harm upon you. But what you did potentially harmed somebody else. You’re lucky you didn’t kill somebody, if not yourself.”

Smith expressed disappointment that Woods has not learned from his mistakes, including in 2021 when he crashed his car and suffered horrific injuries that nearly ended his golf career.

“He didn’t (learn the lesson),” Smith said. “Back behind the wheel, yet again. That is the problem. We’re not going to feel sympathy for people that get behind the wheel of a ride knowing that you are not your full self, you are not fully cogent and lucid and all of that. Nah, enough of that. Stay the hell away from being behind the wheel of a vehicle. Hire a driver. I think we know you can afford it. Do it.”

Woods broke his silence Tuesday night, asking for privacy while providing little about the accident.

He will not participate in the Masters while he attends to his health.

“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods said in a statement. “I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.

“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”