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World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was detained by police and charged with assaulting an officer and other counts Friday outside of the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, according to court documents.
Footage posted on X by ESPN’s Jeff Darlington appeared to show Scheffler being led away by officers.
The incident happened before the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, which was set to begin at 7:15 a.m.
Jail records show that he was booked on charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic.
Scheffler, who has been released from jail and is now back at the club, said the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding after a fatal accident that occurred earlier Friday outside the club.
“This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers. 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,” he said in a statement shared on X by PGA Tour.
“I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I’m hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today,” he added.
Round 2 was initially delayed following a “serious accident near the course” after police said a man was fatally struck by a shuttle bus around 5 a.m. The identity of the person was not released, but PGA of America said the person was a worker with one of its vendors.
The round began after an hour and 20 minute delay, PGA of America said in an update.
“This is heartbreaking to all of us involved with the PGA Championship,” the organization said. “We extend our sincere condolences to their family and loved ones.”
Scheffler also offered his condolences to the family and said “it truly puts everything in perspective.”
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Scheffler, 27, turned pro in 2018 and has appeared in the PGA championships four times. He won the Master’s in April, and also in 2022.
