Scottie Scheffler has released a statement on social media after he was arrested and subsequently released just hours before the start of the PGA Championship second round.
The second round of the PGA Championship was delayed after a tragic accident in the early hours of the morning where a man was killed after being struck by a shuttle bus outside Valhalla Golf Club.
The incident led to traffic delays with players attempting to get into the course in plenty of time to prepare for the second round.
Local reports claim Scheffler tried to drive around the crash scene before he was stopped by police and eventually placed into handcuffs.
Scottie Scheffler appeared in high spirits after he arrived back at the course
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The reigning Masters champion was placed in the back of a police car before his mugshot was released to the world.
He faced 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 27-year-old was eventually released at 8.40am local time where he was able to make his return to Valhalla.
Scheffler appeared in high spirits as he stepped out of his car into the clubhouse with around one hour until his scheduled tee time.
It was a quick turnaround for Scheffler as he tried to get in some time on the range and he was greeted with cheers from the few patrons who were able to get in before the start of the second round.
Cameras followed Scheffler's movements as he walked around the course and Fowler was one of the first to greet his compatriots.
Fowler gave Scheffler a first bump before asking if he was "all good".
Scheffler then released a statement on social media just minutes before he was set to tee off with Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark.
Scottie Scheffler released a statement on social media
It read: "This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers.
"It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do.
"I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I'm hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today.
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Rickie Fowler gave Scottie Scheffler a fist bump at the range
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"Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express out deepest sympathies to the family of the man who passed away in the earlier accident this morning.
"It truly puts everything in perspective."
