‘He’s going to jail’: police arrest world No 1 Scottie Scheffler after fatal accident delays PGA Championship round 2
- The US Masters champion was trying to get to the course to prepare for his round when he was held after disobeying police
- The start of the round had already been delayed after what officials described as a ‘serious accident near the course’
World No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was handcuffed and arrested by police early on Friday after allegedly trying to drive around traffic controls outside the PGA Championship at Valhalla.
In one of the strangest scenes ever at a major tournament, Scheffler was taken into custody by police, booked with a mugshot taken in an orange jumpsuit, released, then taken back to the course for breakfast and practice before finally teeing off in the second round.
Scheffler was detained by Louisville Metro police when he drove onto curbing to try and get around an accident at the entrance of the golf course, one that resulted in the fatality of a pedestrian.
Scheffler was charged with assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic and released on his own recognisance.
While on the driving range preparing to tee off, Scheffler released a statement about the incident.
“This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers,” Scheffler said. “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.
“I never intended to disregard any of the instructions.
