In a shocking turn of events, world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested by police before his second round at the 2024 PGA Championship due to a traffic misunderstanding. The arrest occurred at 7:28 a.m. ET and he is facing charges including assault, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers.
Despite the incident, Scheffler managed to make his tee time and is continuing to participate in the tournament. He has retained local attorneys to handle the case. Reports suggest that Scheffler attempted to drive past a police officer into Valhalla Golf Club, which led to a confrontation and ultimately his arrest.
Following a brief break for the birth of his child, Scheffler returned to competition with a strong performance in the tournament, sitting at T-12 on the leaderboard after the first round. With four wins this season and a stellar record of top 10 finishes in his 10 starts, Scheffler is a force to be reckoned with on the golf course. Updates on this story will be provided as more information becomes available.
