PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler Arrested, Released, and Arrives for Tournament

In a shocking turn of events, world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested on Friday for allegedly assaulting a police officer during the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Course. Scheffler was later released from jail and arrived at the tournament on Saturday.

The PGA Championship witnessed a heartbreaking incident on Friday morning when a pedestrian was fatally struck by a shuttle bus. The victim, John Mills, was pronounced dead at the accident site.

Shortly after the tragedy, police stopped traffic to investigate the fatal accident. During this time, a misunderstanding occurred between an LMPD officer and Scottie Scheffler, who was attempting to enter Valhalla Golf Course in his PGA Championship vehicle.

According to ESPN's Jeff Darlington, the officer screamed at Scheffler to stop and attached himself to the car. Scheffler reportedly complied and stopped his vehicle about 10 yards later. However, he was handcuffed and placed in the back of a police car.

Scheffler was booked into the Louisville Department of Corrections later Friday. He was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer (a felony), criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic.

A police report alleges that a detective was knocked down after Scheffler refused to comply and accelerated forward. The detective suffered injuries to his wrist and knee.

However, Scheffler's attorney, Steve Romines, claims that his client did not intentionally do anything wrong and was following directions. "He was proceeding exactly as he was directed in a marked vehicle with credentials," Romines said in a statement.

Despite the arrest, Scheffler was released from jail on Friday and arrived at the PGA Championship on Saturday. He made it back for his second-round tee times.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg released statements expressing their condolences to the victim's family. They also addressed the incident involving Scheffler and LMPD, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and the ongoing legal process.

The PGA of America expressed its devastation at the tragic incident that claimed the life of one of its vendors' workers. They extended their sincere condolences to the victim's family and loved ones.

The tragic accident and subsequent arrest of Scottie Scheffler have sent shockwaves through the golf world. The legal process is still ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.