Reactions pour in after Scottie Scheffler's shocking arrest ahead of PGA Championship’s second round

Fox News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie reports on World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler arriving at the PGA Championship after getting arrested for second-degree assault of a police officer. 

Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 golfer, ended the opening round of the PGA Championship on a high note as he pursued the first Wanamaker Trophy of his career.

But the start of Friday's second round was delayed after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle outside Valhalla Golf Club, the Louisville Metro Police Department confirmed. 

Scheffler was arrested and charged after he allegedly failed to follow police orders as he was about to enter the golf club.

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Scottie Scheffler speaks to the media at a press conference during a practice round prior to the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at Los Angeles Country Club June 13, 2023, in Los Angeles.  (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

He was later released, returned to the golf course and teed off in the second round.

"This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers," Scheffler said. "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.

"Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express our deepest sympathies to the family of the man."

Scottie Scheffler and his caddie, Ted Scott, walk to the 14th tee during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club May 17, 2024, in Louisville. (Maddie Meyer/PGA of America via Getty Images)

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