Golf-Scheffler puts arrest behind him to stay in PGA contention


  • Golf
  • Friday, 17 May 2024

May 16, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt on the 12th green during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) -Scottie Scheffler never considered not playing in the PGA Championship second round after his early-morning arrest on Friday and spent time stretching in his jail cell before competing at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

The world's top-ranked golfer was left in shock and shaking for an hour after being handcuffed and put in a police car due to what he said was a misunderstanding regarding traffic flow following a fatal accident outside Valhalla.

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