Renowned golfer is arrested before reaching the competition
What a whirlwind day for top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Championship: he faced accusations, a short spell in jail, displays of kindness, and solid golfing in Kentucky. By the end of the day, the 27-year-old explains how everything unfolded.
Gearing up for the second round of the PGA Championship, world champion Scottie Scheffler started off engaging in stretching exercises in a prison cell in Louisville, Kentucky. "I'm still in shock," Scheffler commented, attempting to grasp the events of an incredibly chaotic day during a press conference.
The Texas native was momentarily detained Friday morning before the start of the second round of the tournament. He allegedly didn't heed the directives of the police, who were examining a fatal car mishap outside Valhalla Golf Club. Scheffler allegedly attempted to maneuver his automobile around a traffic snarl. In the process, he is said to have wounded a police officer on the wrist. The world number one was then handcuffed and crammed into a police cruiser before being transported to a station. There, he reportedly underwent verification checks - fingerprinting included and a mugshot was captured.
Scheffler: "I was completely confused"
Scheffler later described the entire occurrence as a "crazy ordeal" and insisted he had never intended to go against the law. It was just a "huge misunderstanding." He expressed sympathy to the family of the unfortunate passing: "I can't fathom what they're going through. I sympathize with them."
While being transported to the station, he was "completely bewildered" and his body was trembling. "I utilized some time stretching in the prison cell. That was a first for me," Scheffler commented. "I simply sat, awaited, and began my daily routine. I attempted to slow my heart rate down as much as feasible."
A few hours later, Scheffler was back at Valhalla Golf Club to compete in his second round. His temporary imprisonment didn't affect his golf game. He wrapped up day two with an impressive round of 66, putting him tied for fourth place with 133 shots. The two-time Masters victor is only three shots behind leader Xander Schauffele (130) and has a decent shot at his third major tournament.
Kaymer spirals far back
The sports action was overshadowed by the incident at Valhalla Golf Club. After day two, Schauffele was at the helm with Morikawa and Theegala following him. Scheffler shared fourth place, joining the ranks of DeChambeau, Hubbard, and Detry, all with 133 shots.
Martin Kaymer, a typical LIV Tour participant financed by Saudi Arabia, plummeted from 18th to 51st place after a round of 72 and 140 shots. Munich-born Stephan Jäger (141) was in 67th place. The 48-year-old legendary Tiger Woods had a remarkably awful day out on the golf course. The 15-time major championship contender from California only managed a round of 77 and retired early with a total of 149 shots.
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Despite the detainment incident, Scottie Scheffler showcased impressive golf skills during the second round of the PGA Championship in the USA. He shot a remarkable 66, placing him tied for fourth with only three shots behind leader Xander Schauffler.
With the chaos behind him, Scheffler continued to focus on his game, proving that even in challenging circumstances, his golf skills remained unaffected, reflecting his dedication and love for the sport in the heart of the USA golf community.
Source: www.ntv.de
