Heading: Golfer Scottie Scheffler Handcuffed by Police After Traffic Incident
World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler has found himself in a spot of trouble after being detained and handcuffed by police for trying to get around a traffic jam near a golf course in Kentucky.
According to court records, the 27-year-old was booked on charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic. The incident occurred as play in the second round of the US PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club was delayed due to a pedestrian being hit by a bus dedicated for tournament vehicles.
Eyewitnesses, including ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington, described the dramatic scene where Scheffler allegedly tried to drive past a police officer before being stopped and forcibly removed from his vehicle. Darlington recounted that Scheffler looked stunned as he was placed in handcuffs and taken towards a police car, pleading for help.
Despite recently welcoming his first child, son Bennett, and coming off a successful run in his last five events, Scheffler now faces legal repercussions for his actions. The golf star’s unexpected run-in with the law has left fans and onlookers shocked and wondering about the future of his career amidst this controversy. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.