Newly released video footage captures Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 golfer, recounting a memorable story from the back of a police car. Scheffler, who was arrested three weeks ago during the US PGA at Valhalla, casually narrates the tale of Rory McIlroy’s dramatic police escort to the 2012 Ryder Cup.
The footage, released by the Louisville Metro Police Department, shows Scheffler in handcuffs retelling how McIlroy, a prominent European Ryder Cup star, narrowly avoided missing his Sunday Singles match at Medinah due to a mix-up about his tee time. McIlroy’s story has since become legendary in golf circles.
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In a fortunate turn of events, Erica Stoll, who was working for the PGA of America, assisted McIlroy by arranging a police escort that allowed him to rush to the course just in time. McIlroy’s dramatic arrival was a precursor to his victory over Keegan Bradley, winning 2&1. His win contributed to Team Europe overcoming a four-point deficit to clinch a 14.5-13.5 victory, a triumph famously dubbed the ‘Miracle at Medinah’.
The story also has a romantic twist. McIlroy and Stoll began dating after the tournament and eventually married in April 2017. The couple, who share a daughter named Poppy, recently faced challenges in their relationship, with news emerging last month that McIlroy had filed for divorce. In the latest developments, reports indicate that Erica missed a deadline to respond to the proceedings.
Despite the personal challenges McIlroy is facing, his story from the 2012 Ryder Cup remains an iconic moment in golf history, one that Scheffler found himself reminiscing about during his own moment of legal trouble.