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Scottie Scheffler Arrested: Incident with Police at PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top golfer, was arrested by Louisville police after an incident while they were directing traffic at the 2024 PGA Championship. The incident has led to an internal investigation by the Louisville Police Department regarding the handling procedures and personnel involved.
What Happened With Scottie Scheffler?
On May 17th, Scottie Scheffler arrived at Valhalla Golf Club to participate in the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship. However, due to a prior traffic accident that resulted in the death of a tournament staff member, the police closed the road near the main gate of the golf course to investigate the scene.
When Scheffler drove up to the main gate around 6:12 a.m., traffic was congested. Officer Bryan Gillis attempted to direct Scheffler, but he did not cooperate and tried to drive on. During this process, Gillis was dragged on the ground, sustaining injuries to his left wrist and knee.
Police Investigation and Suspension
The Louisville Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the handling of this incident. Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel stated, “We are reviewing the procedures and personnel directly involved in handling Mr. Scheffler. Any violations in that regard will be addressed according to Louisville Police Department policies.”
Officer Bryan Gillis failed to activate his body-worn camera throughout the entire incident involving Scheffler, violating department policy. As a result, he may face suspension pending the investigation.
Police Investigation and Suspension
The Louisville Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into the handling of this incident. Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel stated, “We are reviewing the procedures and personnel directly involved in handling Mr. Scheffler. Any violations in that regard will be addressed according to Louisville Police Department policies.”
Officer Bryan Gillis failed to activate his body-worn camera throughout the entire incident involving Scheffler, violating department policy. As a result, he may face suspension pending the investigation.
Scheffler’s Account of the Incident
After being released nearly 2.5 hours after his arrest, Scottie Scheffler addressed the incident: “This morning, I was following the officers’ instructions. The situation was chaotic due to the earlier fatal accident. I misunderstood the request, leading to this incident, but I did not intend to disregard it. I also extend my condolences to the victim who tragically lost their life.”
Impact on PGA Championship
The prior traffic accident that resulted in the death of a staff member caused the organizers of the 2024 PGA Championship to postpone the second round of the tournament. This allowed Scheffler to still compete after being released. He scored -5 in the second round and finished the tournament tied for 8th place at -13.
Scottie Scheffler’s Career Highlights
Scottie Scheffler turned professional in 2018. To date, he has won 2 major championships among his 10 total victories on the PGA Tour. His total prize money earnings are $61.77 million from 122 tournaments. Scheffler has also spent 89 weeks as the world’s number-one-ranked professional male golfer.
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