Scottie Scheffler Charged With , Assaulting a Police Officer at PGA Championship.<br />The world's top golfer was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 17, NBC News reports. .<br />He was detained prior to the <br />second round of the championship.<br />He was detained prior to the <br />second round of the championship.<br />Scheffler was charged with "second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic," NBC News reports.<br />The 27-year-old golfer was later released <br />and returned to Valhalla Golf Club.<br />The 27-year-old golfer was later released <br />and returned to Valhalla Golf Club.<br />Scheffler says that the incident was the result of a misunderstanding following a fatal accident at the club earlier that day.<br />Round 2 was first delayed after a man was struck and killed by a shuttle bus at 5 a.m.<br />This morning, I was proceeding <br />as directed by police officers. , Scottie Scheffler, via statement.<br />It was a very chaotic situation, <br />understandably so considering <br />the tragic accident that had <br />occurred earlier, and there was <br />a big misunderstanding of what I <br />thought I was being asked to do. , Scottie Scheffler, via statement.<br />I never intended to disregard any of the <br />instructions. I’m hopeful to put this to <br />the side and focus on golf today, Scottie Scheffler, via statement.<br />After offering condolences to the <br />family of the victim, Scheffler said <br />"it truly puts everything in perspective.".<br />The PGA also issued a statement <br />about the fatal accident.<br />This is heartbreaking to all of us <br />involved with the PGA Championship. <br />We extend our sincere condolences <br />to their family and loved ones, PGA, via statement
