Golf superstar Scott Alexander Scheffler was arrested for assaulting a police officer outside of Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky during the PGA Championship. The incident took place amidst heavy traffic caused by an earlier accident involving a pedestrian being hit by a shuttle bus.
Scheffler, who is considered one of the best golfers in the world, was charged with felony assault and reckless driving. He was seen driving on the median towards the entrance of the golf club and did not comply with an officer’s orders to stop, leading to his arrest. Despite being detained early in the morning on the day of the championship, reports suggest that charges against him were eventually disposed of by mid-morning.
The details of Scheffler’s arrest and subsequent legal proceedings were not immediately clear at first. However, reports claimed that he had tried to evade security measures at the entrance and had been taken into custody by police officers and placed in handcuffs. Despite this incident, Scheffler was still scheduled to participate in the championship with a tee time set for the morning. He arrived at the venue shortly before his scheduled tee time but had limited time to prepare for his round due to his arrest. As this story continues to evolve, updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
