Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 golfer, was detained for just over 70 minutes following an incident before the second round of the PGA Championship in May 2024.
The chaotic pre-round arrest of Scottie Scheffler occurred on Friday, May 17, 2024, as he was attempting to enter Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. An earlier fatal accident involving a pedestrian and a tournament shuttle bus had caused significant traffic disruptions.
Details of the Detention
Scheffler was detained by Louisville Metro Police Department officers for approximately 70 minutes. During this period, he was arrested and faced several charges, including:
- Second-degree assault on a police officer
- Third-degree criminal mischief
- Reckless driving
- Disregarding traffic signals from an officer
Despite the stressful circumstances, which saw him begin his warm-up in a jail cell, Scheffler was released by police and escorted back to the golf course. He arrived at Valhalla less than an hour before his rescheduled tee time of 10:08 AM ET (3:08 PM BST), which had been delayed by 80 minutes due to the initial accident.
Timeline of the Incident
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, May 17, 2024 |
| Location | Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Reason for Detention | Attempting to navigate traffic after a fatal accident near the course |
| Detention Duration | Just over 70 minutes |
| Charges Filed | Assault, criminal mischief, reckless driving, disregarding officer signals |
| Release & Return | Released by police, escorted back to golf course |
| Tee Time Impact | Original tee time delayed by 80 minutes to 10:08 AM ET (3:08 PM BST) |
| Pre-Round Warm-up | Began warm-up in a jail cell |
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