The Scottie Scheffler memes were absolutely out of control following his arrest.
Scheffler was arrested Friday morning while attempting to enter Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. to play his second round of the PGA Championship. 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).
Scheffler was arrested at 6:01 AM ET and still made his tee time. He shot a 5-under 66, which has him in contention for the lead.
The entire turn of events left fans buzzing.
Tiger Woods picking up Scottie Scheffler from the Louisville Police Department #freescottie pic.twitter.com/Ax6metdSyg
— RGF (@rgfray1) May 17, 2024
https://t.co/TW5zov4CkY pic.twitter.com/uyhMSoa6DW
— Eric Stangel (@EricStangel) May 17, 2024
Tiger seeing Scottie walk up to the range pic.twitter.com/q28lWStDeP
— Eric Nathan (@BarstoolNate) May 17, 2024
Rory driving past Scottie Scheffler this morning pic.twitter.com/dVhDBDpN4p
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) May 17, 2024
police: "you’re free to go. someone just posted bail for you"
scottie: "oh my heavens, thank you jesus. who would be so kind to do that?"
police: "he’s out front waiting for you in his car" pic.twitter.com/Os1jI5zFXw
— Emerson Lotzia, Jr. (@EmersonLotzia) May 17, 2024
Scottie Scheffler has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever on Sunday pic.twitter.com/nd5XMPeu63
— Drew (@DR3Wheels) May 17, 2024
If he's next on the tee, he must be set free. pic.twitter.com/vuzGglG60s
— Mark Davis (@mdavis8357) May 17, 2024
Fans were having fun with it too:
After his arrest, Scottie Scheffler had fans chanting "Free Scottie." Others wore T-shirts that read "Free Scottie," and some wore orange jumpsuits. Another fan wore a T-shirt with Scheffler's mug shot. See how people voice their support at Valhalla. https://t.co/FPWMo66MT5
— Courier Journal Sports (@sports_cj) May 17, 2024
Scottie Scheffler mug shot shirts are already floating around Valhalla #PGAChamp @SchefflerFans pic.twitter.com/tlsOQhFvsB
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 17, 2024
Just Scottie Scheffler and a couple dudes — wearing his mug shot on a t-shirt. pic.twitter.com/nUR24yfcNZ
— Cody Nagel (@CodyNagel247) May 17, 2024
Scheffler did say he appreciate the support he received from his fans. Those T-shirts were great.
