Scottie Scheffler arrest to be reviewed by Louisville police after world No 1 was detained at PGA Championship (2024)

Louisville police will investigate if procedures were followed in the arrest of world No 1 Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Championship.

Scheffler was arrested by Louisville Metro Police on Friday morning after trying to drive into Valhalla Golf Club in heavy traffic caused by an earlier - unrelated - accident, events he described as "a big misunderstanding" following "a very chaotic situation".

The 27-year-old was taken away by police in handcuffs before being released in time to return for the second round, with Scheffler facing charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.

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Louisville mayor Craig Greenberg said Louisville Metro Police Department is reviewing Scheffler's arrest.

"I think that's critically important that we do that, not just in high-profile events like took place on Friday, but on a regular basis," Greenberg said.

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"And if policies are not being followed, there will be transparency about that. There will be action taken."

Police chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel told the Louisville Courier-Journal she expected the department would provide an update on Thursday.

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"The internal investigation is still ongoing," she said in a Tuesday statement, per the newspaper. "Any policy violations that are revealed through the course of the investigation will be appropriately addressed according to LMPD's disciplinary protocol."

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Scheffler's arraignment date has been pushed back to Monday June 3 following his arrest during the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. He was originally supposed to be arraigned on Tuesday May 21 at 9am ET (2pm BST) but the date was changed on Monday.

In a statement on Monday, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell said: "Today, over the objection of Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell, the District Judge presiding in the case of Mr Scheffler granted the defendant's attorney's motion to continue Mr Scheffler's arraignment from May 21 to June 3 at 9am.

"Our office continues to gather information in the case."

His lawyer said over the weekend they would be prepared to go trial if the charge of assaulting a police officer was not dropped, insisting Scheffler "didn't do anything wrong". All charges still appear on the docket for the new date.

Scheffler's 'hectic' week at Valhalla

Scheffler went into the week as pre-tournament favourite after following victory at The Masters by winning the RBC Heritage last month, his fourth PGA Tour win in five starts, with the American returning to action after skipping the Wells Fargo Championship for the birth of his first child.

He followed a four-under 67 on the opening day with a second-round 66 on Friday, despite being arrested earlier in the day and only arriving back at the course less than an hour before his delayed tee time.

Play was delayed for 80 minutes on Friday after a fatal accident saw a pedestrian - later named as on-site vendor John Mills - struck by a shuttle bus shortly after 5am local time, while Scheffler was detained around an hour later as he attempted to drive around the scene.

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Scheffler was taken away to Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections and a mugshot of him quickly appeared on social media in an orange jumpsuit, with the American booked in at 7.28am before being released at 8.40am.

He was released on his own recognizance and driven to the course for his second round, originally due to begin at 8.48am but pushed back until 10.08am because of delays, with Scheffler arriving at 9.12am and having a limited practice session ahead of his tee time.

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Scheffler's troubles switched from off course to on it on Saturday, where he was without regular caddie Ted Scott due to him attending his daughter's graduation, as he dropped four shots in a three-hole stretch during a two-over 73 - his first over-par round of the year.

The 10-time PGA Tour winner bounced back on Sunday to card a six-under 65 and end the week tied-eighth, eight strokes behind Xander Schauffele, with Scheffler proud of his finish after a 'hectic' few days.

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"On the course I have always been proud of my toughness out there," Scheffler told CBS. "I try to keep the off course as quiet as possible and this week was obviously not that way, but I'm proud of the way we competed and posted a decent finish running on fumes."

Scheffler - as of Monday morning - was planning fulfil his commitment to feature on the PGA Tour at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas, live on Thursday from Sky Sports Golf.

Watch Scheffler in action throughout 2024 on the PGA Tour live on Sky Sports. Early coverage of the Charles Schwab Challenge begins on Thursday from 5pm on Sky Sports Golf. Stream the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, majors and more with NOW.

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Scottie Scheffler arrest to be reviewed by Louisville police after world No 1 was detained at PGA Championship? ›

The 27-year-old was taken away by police in handcuffs before being released in time to return for the second round, with Scheffler facing charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.

Who is Scottie Scheffler's wife? ›

Personal life. Scheffler met his wife, Meredith Scudder, in high school.

Where is Scottie Scheffler from? ›

Born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and raised in Dallas, Texas.

How much does Scottie Scheffler caddie make? ›

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Scott almost retired back in 2021 too, after splitting ways with Watson, but a call from Scheffler began yet another fulfilling (and productive) partnership. Since taking over Scheffler's bag at the end of 2021, Scott's estimated earnings are projected at around $5 million.

Does Scottie Scheffler's wife travel with him? ›

Scheffler's wife, Meredith, who is by his side at every tournament on the PGA Tour schedule, is due to give birth to the couple's first child any week now. As such, she chose to forgo traveling to Augusta, Georgia, for the first major championship of the year.

What did Scottie Scheffler get charged for? ›

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested by police in Louisville on Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was led to a police car and charged with assaulting an officer after allegedly attempting to drive around traffic backed up from a pedestrian ...

What was Scheffler detained for? ›

Scheffler was booked at 7:28 a.m. Friday. He was charged with felony second-degree assault on a police officer, along with lesser charges of third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic, according to Jefferson County court records.

Is Scottie Scheffler religious? ›

Scheffler is guided by his Christian faith, about which he has become increasingly vocal. He spoke about it before the tournament started. About how he is not defined by his golf score or his success but rather his faith.

What does Meredith Scudder do for a living? ›

What does Meredith Scudder do now? Scudder is the co-founder, vice president, and event planner for With Purpose College Station — a company that supports the lives of those affected by childhood cancer. Alongside that, the American is also an ambassador of the nutrition organisation Juice Plus.

Does Scottie Scheffler have a wife and kids? ›

After a three-week break that included the birth of his first son (Scheffler and wife Meredith welcomed a baby boy on May 8), Scheffler arrived in Louisville, Kentucky, on Monday as he readied to pursue his second straight major title.

What is the net worth of Meredith Scottie Scheffler? ›

Meredith Scudder's reported net worth is around $2 million as of March 2024. She accumulated the majority of her net worth through her career as an event manager.

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