Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship, expected to play second round

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LOUISVILLE, May 17 — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested and charged with four offenses, including one felony, prior to the start of the second round of the PGA...

Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt on the 12th green during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club, May 16, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky. — Jon Durr-USA TODAY pic via ReutersLOUISVILLE, May 17 — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested and charged with four offenses, including one felony, prior to the start of the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday morning.

Scheffler, who was not involved in the accident, allegedly failed to yield to a command to stop before a police officer grabbed on to the golfer’s car.Scheffler drove about 10 to 20 yards before stopping his vehicle at the entrance to Valhalla, per an ESPN reporter who was on the scene. Once he opened the car door, an officer put him against the car and placed him in handcuffs, ESPN reported.

The PGA of America said the victim in the accident was an employee of one of the tournament’s vendors.

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