Watch Scottie Scheffler arrested and taken to jail before Round 2 of PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Masters champion, was detained by police just hours before his scheduled tee time for the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla. Scheffler, a top contender for the title, was set to begin his round at 1:48 PM BST (8:48 AM local time). However, he was seen in handcuffs earlier…
Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Masters champion, was detained by police just hours before his scheduled tee time for the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla. Scheffler, a top contender for the title, was set to begin his round at 1:48 PM BST (8:48 AM local time). However, he was seen in handcuffs earlier this morning, causing a stir in the golfing community.
“Right now, he’s going to jail.”
Truly extraordinary video of Scottie Scheffler being arrested this morning at Valhalla Golf Club.
— Daniel Hussey (@DanielHussey2) May 17, 2024
The incident stemmed from a car accident near the entrance to the course, which led to a heightened police presence. Scheffler was stopped by officers as he tried to drive past the scene. He was instructed to exit his vehicle and was temporarily handcuffed until the situation was clarified.
The PGA Championship released a statement explaining the delay in the start of the second round. “The start of Round 2 is delayed due to a serious accident near the course. The next update will be at 7:30 AM (12:30 PM BST) and the first starting time will be at least 1 hour after an update is made,” the statement read.
Scheffler, who shot a four-under round of 67 on the first day, was tied for 12th place, five strokes behind the leader Xander Schauffele. In addition to the delay caused by the accident, Friday’s play might also be impacted by forecasted inclement weather at Valhalla.
Scheffler has since been released and is expected to compete as planned once play resumes. The incident has highlighted the unpredictable nature of events surrounding major sports tournaments and the challenges athletes can face even outside their competition.
