Louisville Metro Police detained the top-ranked pro golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffler, as he drove toward the entrance of Valhalla Golf Club Friday morning.
Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 golfer, ended the opening round of the PGA Championship on a high note as he pursued the first Wanamaker Trophy of his career. But the start of Friday's second round was delayed after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle outside Valhalla Golf Club, the Louisville Metro Police Department confirmed. Scheffler was arrested and charged after he allegedly failed to follow police orders as he was about to enter the golf club.
He was later released, returned to the golf course and teed off in the second round. 'This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers,' Scheffler said. 'It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do. 'I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I'm hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today.
Some videos also surfaced taking light-heated jabs at the golf star. Scheffler has been on a hot streak lately, winning four of his past five starts. He is a two-time major champion and won the Masters last month. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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