Stephen A. Smith Makes Significant Accusation Against Tiger Woods' Life

It wouldn't be an episode of First Take if Stephen A. Smith wasn't calling out someone in the sports world. On Wednesday, the longtime ESPN personality turned his focus to Tiger Woods.

In the wake of Woods' March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI, Smith took aim at Woods' decision to eschew hiring a driver out of concerns over "privacy" and admonished the golf legend for putting people's lives at risk by "being behind the wheel of a vehicle inebriated."

Smith also theorized that Woods "must have a very suspect life" if he is trying to hide something from a driver.

'Damn that privacy'

Woods blew a 0.00 on a breathalyzer at the scene but refused a urine sample and told police in Jupiter Island, Florida he had taken pain medications earlier in the day. Two loose hydrocodone pills were found in the 50-year-old's pocket.

According to a PEOPLE source, Woods, who was previously charged with DUI in 2017 and has a history of car accidents, refuses to hire a driver because he “doesn’t want anyone to watch over him or know what he is doing,” and “he think he is fine to drive.”

That's not good enough for Smith.

“Damn that privacy. I don’t give a damn what you worried about,” Smith said , via the New York Post. “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.”

Smith later told Woods he was "lucky you didn’t kill somebody, if not yourself.”

Tiger taking time away

Woods pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. He also waived his arraignment hearing, which had been scheduled for April 23.

On Tuesday night, the 15-time major champion announced he was taking time away from golf in order to "prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”

“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health,” Woods said in a statement. “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.”