Police arrest golf world No.1 Scheffler outside PGA course

Louisville, United States: Golf world number one Scottie Scheffler was handcuffed and arrested by police early Friday after allegedly trying to drive...

Louisville, United States: Golf world number one Scottie Scheffler was handcuffed and arrested by police early Friday after allegedly trying to drive around traffic controls outside the PGA Championship at Valhalla.

In one of the strangest scenes ever at a major tournament, Scheffler was taken into custody by police, booked with a mugshot taken in an orange jumpsuit, released, then taken back to the course for breakfast and practice before finally teeing off in the second round.

Scheffler was detained by Louisville Metro police when he drove onto curbing to try and get around an accident at the entrance of the golf course, one that resulted in the fatality of a pedestrian.

Scheffler was charged with assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic and released on his own recognizance.

While on the driving range preparing to tee off, Scheffler released a statement about the incident.