Scheffler charged with police officer assault before US PGA round
Friday, 17 May 2024 World number one Scottie Scheffler is charged with assaulting a police officer hours before his second round at the US PGA Championship.
In a bizarre scene, Masters champion and golf’s top-ranked player Scottie Scheffler was arrested just prior to his tee time. Scheffler was charged with assaulting a police officer after attempting to drive past the scene of a fatal accident to enter the golf course. Jason and Steve Kim debate the...
Scottie Scheffler Charged With , Assaulting a Police Officer at PGA Championship.
The world's top golfer was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 17, NBC News reports. .
He was detained prior to the
second round of the championship.
He was detained prior to the
second round of the championship.
Scheffler was charged with "second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic," NBC News reports.
The 27-year-old golfer was later released
and returned to Valhalla Golf Club.
The 27-year-old golfer was later released
and returned to Valhalla Golf Club.
Scheffler says that the incident was the result of a misunderstanding following a fatal accident at the club earlier that day.
Round 2 was first delayed after a man was struck and killed by a shuttle bus at 5 a.m.
This morning, I was proceeding
as directed by police officers. , Scottie Scheffler, via statement.
It was a very chaotic situation,
understandably so considering
the tragic accident that had
occurred earlier, and there was
a big misunderstanding of what I
thought I was being asked to do. , Scottie Scheffler, via statement.
I never intended to disregard any of the
instructions. I’m hopeful to put this to
the side and focus on golf today, Scottie Scheffler, via statement.
After offering condolences to the
family of the victim, Scheffler said
"it truly puts everything in perspective.".
The PGA also issued a statement
about the fatal accident.
This is heartbreaking to all of us
involved with the PGA Championship.
We extend our sincere condolences
to their family and loved ones, PGA, via statement
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