Scottie Scheffler Arrested Ahead of Second Round at PGA Championship

PGA Champ Charged with Felony After Alleged Incident

Police detained Scheffler near the entrance of Valhalla Golf Club

Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 golfer, was arrested by police after a traffic misunderstanding ahead of his second round at the 2024 PGA Championship.

According to police, Scheffler was detained near the entrance of Valhalla Golf Club after a brief altercation with an officer. He was later booked into a Louisville jail on a felony charge.

The specific details of the incident are still under investigation, but police say that Scheffler was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.

This arrest is a major setback for Scheffler, who is one of the favorites to win the PGA Championship. He is scheduled to tee off in the second round on Friday morning.