Report reveals expected outcome in Scottie Scheffler case
Mar 26, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the 6th hole during the fourth round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Scottie Scheffler is facing four charges after he was arrested ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday, but the world No. 1 golfer might be out of legal trouble soon.
Scheffler was arrested Friday morning just outside of Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. Police were redirecting traffic after a pedestrian was struck by a passenger shuttle and killed. Scheffler was unaware of what had happened and was trying to enter the golf club despite being redirected by police. He ended up dragging a police officer who was hanging on to the golfer’s car about 10 yards.
Scheffler was arrested for his perceived defiance, taken to jail, and is facing four charges including reckless driving, criminal mischief, and second degree assault of a police officer (a felony).
According to Kevin Van Valkenburg of No Laying Up, prosecutors are planning to drop the charges against Scheffler.
Some news this morning: According to a source familiar with the office’s thinking, Jefferson County prosecutors are planning, as of now, to drop the charges against Scottie Scheffler early next week. He is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 am on Tuesday. @NoLayingUp
— Kevin Van Valkenburg (@KVanValkenburg) May 19, 2024
The incident report from the Louisville Metro Police Department states that an officer approached Scheffler’s car wearing a full uniform and a “high-visibility yellow reflective rain jacket” and attempted to give instructions. The report states that Scheffler “refused to comply and accelerated forward,” dragging the officer to the ground. The officer was treated at a nearby hospital for minor injuries.
Scheffler attributed the incident to a misunderstanding, saying he was unaware of the accident and was following instructions he had been previously given in order to enter the course.
Scheffler still managed to make his 10:08 a.m. tee time at the PGA Championship on Friday and shot a 5-under 66. He struggled on Saturday and entered Sunday’s final round at 7-under, which was eight shots off the lead.