Early Friday morning, as the second round of the PGA Championship was getting underway at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, tragedy struck when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a shuttle bus outside the golf course. This led to traffic being stopped in the area to deal with the aftermath of the accident. During this time, World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler attempted to drive into the entrance of the golf club but ran into trouble with the Louisville Metro Police.
According to reports, Scheffler was trying to maneuver around the crash scene by driving on a median. Despite a police officer instructing him to stop, Scheffler continued to drive towards the entrance of Valhalla Golf Club. An officer then attached himself to the side of Scheffler’s car as he attempted to turn into the club. After a brief conversation with the officer, Scheffler was forcibly removed from his vehicle, placed in handcuffs, and detained by the police. This incident occurred in full view of ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington, who happened to be at the scene.
Scottie Scheffler, who had been on a hot streak with four wins in his last five starts, including a major championship victory at the Masters, found himself in a difficult situation. Scheduled to tee off later that morning, Scheffler was instead taken into custody, putting his participation in the tournament in jeopardy. The start of the second round of the PGA Championship was delayed as a result of the tragic accident and the subsequent incident involving Scheffler and the police.
The pedestrian who was hit by the shuttle bus tragically lost his life, further adding to the somber atmosphere surrounding the tournament. Police and first responders were at the scene dealing with the aftermath, and traffic in the area was heavily affected. Despite the delays and disruptions caused by the incident, tournament officials reassured fans that play would eventually resume, albeit on a revised schedule.
The incident involving Scottie Scheffler and the Louisville Metro Police was a regrettable turn of events that overshadowed the second round of the PGA Championship. While the details of what transpired are still emerging, it is clear that the situation was tense and dramatic. The impact of this incident on Scheffler’s career and the overall atmosphere of the tournament remains to be seen, but it serves as a reminder of how quickly circumstances can change in the world of professional sports.