Scheffler's attorney denies golfer assaulted police officer

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler was preparing to start among the leaders in Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship while his attorney was denying charges the golfer assaulted a police officer.

Scheffler, arrested Friday morning after a confrontation with police at the entrance to Valhalla Golf Club, returned from jail to fire a five-under par 66 and share fourth on nine-under 133 - three back of 36-hole leader Xander Schauffele. The two-time Masters champion was set to start off the first tee at just ahead of the lead trio of Americans Schauffele, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Teegala.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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