Scottie Scheffler arrived at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., on Friday for the second round of the PGA Championship. Scheffler tried to drive around a car accident that occurred earlier in the day.
He wrote a later report detailing his version of events. In a subsequent report, he detailed his version of the events.
The Athletic Reports:
Gillis wrote: “While directing traffic in front Gate 1, PGA personnel prevented a Bus from entering Gate 1. In a section of a form where he was asked to document footage captured by body cameras.”
“He demanded to be let in and proceeded forward against my directions. I was dragged/knocked down by the driver. I then proceeded to arrest the driver.”
The video released at the scene is not exactly what Gillis said. Although the videos are not very clear, they clearly show that Scheffler didn’t drag Gillis or knock him down.
This video was taken by a camera that is mounted on a pole.
Here’s the pole camera footage from Scottie Scheffler’s arrest outside of the PGA Championship.
LMPD has said it will not release any additional video evidence until the conclusion of the legal process. pic.twitter.com/zAc5e2WVq7
— Gabby Herzig (@GabbyHerzig) May 23, 2024
Dashcam video from police cars can also be viewed.
🚗🐢👮♂️ #DASH CAM VIEW — Video shows Scottie Scheffler’s courtesy car slowly driving at walking speeds, followed by an officer chasing after it and Scottie’s eventual arrest. 😔@flushingitgolf | @SchefflerFans
pic.twitter.com/i8jYIow2Y0— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 23, 2024
In a press conference, Louisville Metro Police chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said that Gillis had violated departmental policy by failing to activate his body camera. Gillis was also “corrected” for breaking department rules regarding uniforms, equipment and other items. The violation was recorded on a form of observation for performance, in accordance with departmental discipline protocol.
At the same press conference, Craig Greenberg, Louisville’s mayor, refused at the time to confirm whether Scheffler would be charged. Greenberg also stated that the city won’t release any more footage until the legal process has been completed.
Scheffler described the arrest as “a chaotic situation, and a huge misunderstanding.” He also said that he didn’t play the don’t-you-know-who-I-am card.”
Scheffler told the media last week that the situation deteriorated after he said “I’m sorry, I was trying to get to my tee time. I didn’t know what had happened except that it was an accident. Scheffler said to the media in a statement last week, I did not realize it was fatal.”
There is a very important thing to note about this whole situation:
Being a cop is a tough job and I think vast majority try to do things the right way
But the Scheffler incident does show that we cant just always assume that whatever is in a police report is always correct
Not every person has good fortune of ESPN reporter in car behind them
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) May 23, 2024
Scheffler is scheduled to be arraigned in court on June 3rd, and Scheffler’s lawyer has promised justice for Scheffler.
Steven Romines, who represented Scottie in this case stated, “Scottie had done nothing to warrant a criminal charge. “
