Kristin Smith, the former girlfriend of golf legend Tiger Woods, has issued a poignant statement describing the sports icon's recent DUI arrest and high-speed car crash as "deeply unsettling" and "triggering." The emotional post appeared on her Instagram account on Sunday, set against a somber black background, though she did not directly name Woods.
Emotional Instagram Post References Past Trauma
In her statement, Smith wrote: "Regarding recent events and my past, I have moved forward and being dragged back into these moments, and untrue narratives is triggering." She elaborated further, explaining that after "traumatic unrelated incidents over the last couple of years," she struggles with unexpected approaches or confrontation, which can be "deeply unsettling" for her.
Smith expressed particular anxiety about her family's privacy, stating: "Anxiety and fear of my family and me being contacted, watched, or followed, in hopes of provoking a reaction about something that has not involved me for a very long time simply does not get easier."
Historical Context of Their Relationship
Woods and Smith began dating in November 2016, but their relationship had ended by the time of Woods' first DUI arrest in May 2017. Reports indicate Smith was shopping in Dallas, Texas when she learned of that initial arrest, and she was said to have been in hysterics upon hearing the news.
Woods himself posted on social media in 2017 clarifying that he hadn't been dating Smith since the end of 2016. During their relationship, it was reported that Woods had an affair with Erica Herman, the manager of his Florida restaurant.
Smith's Personal Background
Before her relationship with Woods, Smith was married to former Dallas Cowboys player Gerald Sensabaugh. The 42-year-old football player is also the father of Smith's 18-year-old son, Isiah, who recently committed to play football for Northern Arizona University.
Other Concerns from Woods' Inner Circle
Smith is not the only former partner expressing concern following Woods' latest legal troubles. A source revealed to People magazine that Elin Nordegren, Woods' ex-wife of six years with whom he shares children Sam and Charlie, wants him to prioritize his "health."
The source explained: "The kids are close with Tiger, so of course Elin cares too. She wants him to be well. Both kids are great and love spending time with their dad. Elin's concerned that he had another car crash and got arrested."
Woods' Recovery History and Current Relationship
Woods, now 50, was involved in a serious car crash in 2021 that shattered his right leg after he was trapped under the vehicle in California. He required multiple surgeries during a brutal recovery period. "[Elin] just wants him to make the best choices for himself. It's about his health and being there for the kids," the source continued.
The golf star is currently in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, whose daughter Kai is the eldest grandchild of former President Donald Trump. According to the Daily Mail, Vanessa was waiting for Woods when he returned home from the Martin County Public Safety Complex following his arrest.
Current Relationship Strain
A source told the Daily Mail: "She's not happy at all. She's both disappointed and a little bit p***ed, if I'm being honest. It's a definite red flag and she told him that he's going to get this sorted out, and that she's going to require that. He has to get things under control, or she's not going to stick around."
The pair have been dating since March 2025, a relationship first revealed by the Daily Mail, but this marks the first time Vanessa Trump has been thrust into the limelight by one of Woods' numerous scandals.
Legal Details of Recent Arrest
Woods was arrested for DUI on Friday afternoon, with police reporting he had two loose opioid pills in his pocket at the time. This incident follows his 2017 DUI arrest when police found him slumped in his car with five drugs in his system, including two painkillers.
The recent high-speed crash has once again turned Woods' life upside down, prompting concern from multiple former partners and highlighting ongoing struggles for the 15-time major winner.
