Kristin Smith, the ex-girlfriend of golf legend Tiger Woods, is making waves with her recent Instagram post addressing Woods' DUI arrest. The incident unfolded in Florida, where Woods' Range Rover flipped over after colliding with a pickup truck. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the crash, though it left many shaken.
Smith, who dated Woods until 2016, took to social media on March 30 to express her feelings. "Regarding recent events and my past, I have moved forward and being dragged back into these moments, and untrue narratives is triggering," she wrote.
Smith shared, "Beyond that, after traumatic unrelated incidents over the last couple of years, I don’t handle being unexpectedly approached or confrontation well and it can be deeply unsettling for me."
In her heartfelt message, Smith also emphasized the importance of privacy for her and her family. "I hope people will remember that the person they have celebrated and been entertained by is, above all, a human being, and deserving of decency too, just like anyone else," she pleaded.
Smith's relationship with Woods was notably low-profile, and the pair quietly went their separate ways in 2016. Woods confirmed their breakup in 2017, stating they had not been together since the previous year.
This isn't the first time Woods has faced drama on the road. He was involved in a crash near his Florida home in 2009 and another serious accident in California in 2021. Smith's call for privacy comes as she reflects on her own journey and the impact of being in the public eye.
As Smith moves forward, she asks for dignity and privacy, highlighting the cathartic experience of finally speaking out after years of silence.