World No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested for assaulting a police officer outside Valhalla Golf Club but was later released to continue playing in the PGA Championship. The incident was due to a misunderstanding following a fatal accident near the club.
Key Points
Scottie Scheffler was taken to jail on charges including assaulting a police officer.
The arrest was a result of a misunderstanding following a fatal accident near the club.
Scheffler was released and able to continue playing in the PGA Championship.
His attorney stated that there was a miscommunication with traffic directions.
Pros
Scottie Scheffler was able to continue playing in the PGA Championship after being released from jail.
The incident was a result of a misunderstanding following a fatal accident near the club.
Cons
Scottie Scheffler was charged with a felony for assaulting a police officer.
The arrest caused a disruption to his second round at the PGA Championship.