Scottie Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round

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World number one Scottie Scheffler was arrested and charged with the assault of a police officer in what he called a 'chaotic situation' before being released in time to start his second round at the PGA Championship on Friday.

World number one Scottie Scheffler was arrested and charged with the assault of a police officer in what he called a "chaotic situation" before being released in time to start his second round at the PGA Championship on Friday.

Louisville police said the officer was taken to hospital after suffering pain, swelling and abrasions to his left wrist and knee.Steve Romines, a local attorney hired on Scheffler's behalf, said the golfer was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer."He did exactly as he was instructed to do to enter the premises," said Romines.

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