Scottie Scheffler on Arrest: “It Was a Very Chaotic Situation”
05/17/2024 by Golf Post Editors
On his way to the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning. Now he has spoken out.
PGA Championship 2024: Scottie Scheffler has issued a statement (Images: ActionNetworkHQ/Twitter; Getty)
05/16 – 05/19/2024
PGA Tour: PGA Championship 2024
Valhalla Golf Club – Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
- Round 4/4
- Official
- Strokeplay
- Defending champion: Brooks Koepka
Friday morning (local time), world number one Scottie Scheffler was arrested on his way to his second round at the 2024 PGA Championship. The world number one wanted to drive past police officers who were directing traffic after an accident, but there was a misunderstanding.
Scottie Scheffler’s statement in detail:
Scheffler was released shortly afterwards and made it back to the golf course in time for his tee time. He commented on the incident in an Instagram story before his round:”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. I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I’m hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today.Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express our deepest sympathies to the family of the man who passed away in the earlier accident this morning. It truly puts everything in perspective.”
Scottie Scheffler has issued a statement on Instagram https://t.co/K4X6DtJ6jHpic.twitter.com/elncAUqDIY
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) May 17, 2024
PGA Championship 2024: A traffic accident triggers the events
The events were triggered by a traffic accident on Shelbyville Road, a road close to the golf club. In the accident, a man crossing the road, who was working around the tournament, was hit by a shuttle bus. This caused traffic jams and road closures.
Scottie Scheffler back on the course and starts with a birdie
The reigning winner of the Masters is now back on the course and has started his round – how could it be otherwise – with a birdie.
Birdie on his first hole of the day. pic.twitter.com/i3lMqBGDqB
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 17, 2024
You can follow the progress of his round in the live ticker.
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