PGA Championship: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler Arrested Before Round Two

World number one Scottie Scheffler was arrested ahead of the second round at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. According to ESPN, Scheffler faces charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.

The start of Friday's second round in Kentucky was delayed due to a traffic incident outside the course. Louisville Metro Police Department reported that a bus had struck and killed a pedestrian in the incident. Scheffler was reportedly attempting to navigate this scene to enter the course.

Scheffler Arrested Before PGA Round 2

Pre-tournament favourite Scheffler carded a four-under-par 67 in the first round on Thursday, putting him five strokes behind early pacesetter Xander Schauffele.

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